Smith and Wesson M&P Assisted Opening Knife

The store had a lot of Kershaws. I didn't know anything about them either, so I didn't pay much attention to them. Is there a specific AO model that is quality?
 
well they make a lot of AO. i dont know what kind of blade length you would want but there are a lot. possibly the leek. if you want something bigger maybe the shallot. it has good steel, 14C28N, 3.5 inch blade, and a framelock. and it is under $50. they also have a great warranty.
 
gundude73 said:
well they make a lot of AO. i dont know what kind of blade length you would want but there are a lot. possibly the leek. if you want something bigger maybe the shallot. it has good steel, 14C28N, 3.5 inch blade, and a framelock. and it is under $50. they also have a great warranty.
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I was just looking at the Leek on Walmart's website and some other websites. It looks like a very nice knife and is $49.99 at Walmart. Looks like I will start looking into Kershaw now.
 
Most here would advise against most knives made by or branded for a gun company. They're not usually of very high quality, except the HK knives made by Benchmade off the top of my head.

Having no experience with the knife you posted, I don't know about the quality. However, I have a number of Kershaw AO's and love them! Top quality there. Any of the Leeks would be a perfect first AO. And much more utilitarian than the one you posted, I'd say.
 
The Kershaw Avalanche, usually a $90 to $100 knife, has AO, a S30V blade, bl of 3.25", and a stout buld. Some online shops have these for under $50!! And yes that is a heck of a deal. I have only checked the dealer that I buy from, so I do not know if this is widespread. Shoot me an email and I will tell you where.
 
RyanM91 said:
The store had a lot of Kershaws. I didn't know anything about them either, so I didn't pay much attention to them. Is there a specific AO model that is quality?
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Hi RyanM91 -

The Kershaw knives are top-notch quality in my experience, dare I say my favorite?

The leek is perfectly sized for EDC, and the assisted opening is very useful and works easily.

There are no rattles (like on my SOG Flash 1) and the blade is beautiful, and sharp enough to shave arm-fur.

The Leek is very slim also, and you can remove the clip and let it ride down in your pocket if you want it to be even slimmer.

It is a plus for me that the Kershaw's are made in the USA too.

I will have one, I carry a Centofante (same deal as the leek, a little smaller) as an EDC, and it is one of my favorites for a smaller EDC.

There is a vendor here (kershawguy) that sells Kershaw blems - check out a leek there for one as cheap as you will find. (link to his post in the exchange forum)

best regards-

mqqn
 
i own that exact knife without the serrations and it is actually very well made. the ao opens fast and the blade locks up tight. i also own the new sw mp 4L which is even better if you like bigger knives. I can post up some pics later this is off my phone but believe it or not the s&w knives are about the same qaulity in fit and finish as the kershaw. The only problem is the blade steal. Being 4034 it equates to approx a 420 which isnt too great. overall i think they are a pretty decent knife but there can be better for around the same price point such as those from kershaw. in the end its up to if you like the knife get it! you can always buy others and try them out you never know if youd really like it until you use it how you normally use the knife. i was actually a die hard fan of s&w until i did some poking around on this site and found kershaw and spyderco and found some really amazing knives with alot better blade steel which work harder and hold their edge longer.
 
Alright, thanks everyone for the help and suggestions. Walmart has a Kershaw Leek in stock for $49.97. I might be able to get this cheaper at another store that has a 20% off sale on knives going on right now. They also have a Barrage, Zing, Skyline, and Blur (all made by Kershaw). Out of these, is the Leek still the best?

Here is the link to the Leek: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11047937
 
Sorry for the bump, but the store that is having the sale ends in the morning and I don't want to miss out.

Like I said I am just looking for a good AO, EDC knife. Looking for something with a blade length roughly around 3". I have singled it down to the ones below.

Leek - $49.97
Blur - $57

I know some people recommended the Leek, but was curious if out of these if it is still the best.
 
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RyanM91 said:
Sorry for the bump, but the store that is having the sale ends in the morning and I don't want to miss out.

Like I said I am just looking for a good AO, EDC knife. Looking for something with a blade length roughly around 3". I have singled it down to the ones below.

Leek - $49.97
Barrage - $34.97
Zing - $39.97
OD-1 - $39.97
Skyline - $34.97
Blur - $57

I know some people recommended the Leek, but was curious if out of these if it is still the best.
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I know the Barrage is not assisted opening. I've owned that one and it's a fine little knife. In fact without checking I don't think the Skyline is either and maybe the Zing isn't. The Blur is.
I looked at Kershaw's site and the Leek and Blur seem to be the only AO, you've listed.
 
jill jackson said:
I know the Barrage is not assisted opening. I've owned that one and it's a fine little knife. In fact without checking I don't think the Skyline is either and maybe the Zing isn't. The Blur is.
I looked at Kershaw's site and the Leek and Blur seem to be the only AO, you've listed.
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Woops, my fault. It was a bit late when I posted that and didn't read the "Flipper manual-assisted opening" on some. I just did a little more looking at the Blur and saw that the grip is sand paper, which seems like it would either tear up my fingers or my pockets. I guess I answered my own question. Leek it is. :D
 
FWIW, the Trac-Tec inserts on the Blur are not really sandpaper.
The new formula is much less abrasive than the previous version and is much easier on the jeans.
 
LastXJ said:
Most here would advise against most knives made by or branded for a gun company. They're not usually of very high quality, except the HK knives made by Benchmade off the top of my head.

Having no experience with the knife you posted, I don't know about the quality. However, I have a number of Kershaw AO's and love them! Top quality there. Any of the Leeks would be a perfect first AO. And much more utilitarian than the one you posted, I'd say.
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swmp4L said:
i own that exact knife without the serrations and it is actually very well made. the ao opens fast and the blade locks up tight. i also own the new sw mp 4L which is even better if you like bigger knives. I can post up some pics later this is off my phone but believe it or not the s&w knives are about the same qaulity in fit and finish as the kershaw. The only problem is the blade steal. Being 4034 it equates to approx a 420 which isnt too great. overall i think they are a pretty decent knife but there can be better for around the same price point such as those from kershaw. in the end its up to if you like the knife get it! you can always buy others and try them out you never know if youd really like it until you use it how you normally use the knife. i was actually a die hard fan of s&w until i did some poking around on this site and found kershaw and spyderco and found some really amazing knives with alot better blade steel which work harder and hold their edge longer.
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While I agree that sometimes when a gun vendor (or any different one for that matter) goes into the knife making trade it's a cause for caution, I can say that the S&W M&P is a great little knife. I've been EDC'ing mine for about a month know, and I really like it. The AO is fast, lockup is good, takes a razor edge, and holds it decently long. I really like the glass breaker tip as well, even though I haven't used it for it's "designed" purpose yet. For the price I would really recommend trying one out, I don't think you'd be dissapointed.

2brothers said:
FWIW, the Trac-Tec inserts on the Blur are not really sandpaper.
The new formula is much less abrasive than the previous version and is much easier on the jeans.
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That's good, cause the first generation was hell on my pants! :D

I really liked the Blur, aside from the grip issue, when I EDC'd it. I don't really like partial serrations, so I shelved it for another blade. But if that's your thing than it's one heck of a knife, and will last for a good long while.
 
RyanM91 said:
Woops, my fault. It was a bit late when I posted that and didn't read the "Flipper manual-assisted opening" on some. I just did a little more looking at the Blur and saw that the grip is sand paper, which seems like it would either tear up my fingers or my pockets. I guess I answered my own question. Leek it is. :D
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glad you decided. you are gonna really like the leek.
 
Just got back from picking up the Leek from my local Walmart. The knife is very nice and feels solid. I think I'm going to be very happy with this. Once again, thank you all.
 
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