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Reddit mentions of Kershaw Clash Folding Knife (1605) with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Stainless Steel with Reversible Pocketclip and Glass Filled Nylon Handle, 4.3 oz, 3.1 Inch Blade, 7.4 Inch Overall Length
Sentiment score: 9
Reddit mentions: 14
We found 14 Reddit mentions of Kershaw Clash Folding Knife (1605) with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Stainless Steel with Reversible Pocketclip and Glass Filled Nylon Handle, 4.3 oz, 3.1 Inch Blade, 7.4 Inch Overall Length. Here are the top ones.
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- Clash has handsome contrast: blade, pocketclip and flipper are gray matte; handle scales and screws are black matte
- Pre-drilled holes allow user to change tip position or side on which knife carries
- Blade’s 8Cr13MoV composite steel contains extra carbon for hardness and stain and wear resistance; heat treatment produces blade’s ability to take and hold an edge
- SpeedSafe award-winning opening system allows one-handed deployment when hunting, fishing, camping or working around the home, office or ranch
- Kershaw backs its knives with limited warranty for lifetime of original owner; knives are guaranteed against defects in material and construction
Features:
Specs:
| Color | 1605 |
| Height | 7.3622047169 Inches |
| Length | 4.2125984209 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | July 2010 |
| Size | 1605 |
| Weight | 0.26896395964 Pounds |
| Width | 3.1102362173 Inches |
Although the Instant is an alright knife, I believe that it is overpriced at $40 with a blade of 7Cr17Mov steel.
Kershaw Clash is about 20 bucks, made with better steel (8CR13MOV), assisted opening and also has lifetime warranty.
Kershaw Skyline at the price range of $35 has better steel (14C28N) than the Clash, assisted opening and the same warranty.
Well, first, congratulations on becoming a LEO. I am not one myself, but I have had a few convos with them and I'm going to start by giving you a couple of things to consider. The first one is, this knife will be a tool, right? A tool is used for all sorts of tasks, some it wasn't intended for like prying, scraping, or breaching/otherwise opening something that wouldn't the best tool for the job. One LEO I spoke with mentioned having to use his knife to do some limited demolition to a couple of walls in a trailer to find drugs. Stabbing through sheet rock, hitting studs, and nails and shit like that. I might suggest having a small pry bar as, you know, your tool that rides with at least, maybe find a belt pouch or way to carry it on your person. Better to have and not need than need and not have on this. Another thing, you might consider starting off with a more affordable knife, a beater. There are several reasons - tools you have on the job can be damaged or lost, and with a cheap beater you won't cry when that happens, you may need to hand it over as evidence in an investigation (used in self defense, etc.) and handing over your favorite knife can be painful even if you do eventually have it returned to you, you will already know about how LEOs and lawyers are not your best friends and having a big ol' scary knife may raise an eyebrow or two even in your position, and FINALLY there's the fact that you may be required to loan your knife out or use it in such a way that would ruin it. Any time you loan a tool out, it's great to expect to be returned in the same condition, but it's not always the case. Additionally, you may find you need it for an emergency, like in a vehicle fire or such a thing, mostly I'm imagining fire-related emergencies. A lot of knives are made with plastic scales which will melt all to shit but is technically still able to be used. This is unlikely, I know, but you're more likely to be there than me, so it is what it is.
After all that, I do have some recommendations!
Kershaw Clash - currently listed at ~$22, it's a fair knife for the money. It's spring assisted opening, a little larger both in size as well as handling (bad for finer cutting manipulation) but would be a great knife to get started with and treat as a beater. Would also serve as entry level EDC and would get you a lot of quick handling experience for the type of knife you'd actually want to get!
Kershaw Blur is a really well known knife by the knife community, combining quite a few really nice points at once. Currently listed at ~$58 (this model), this is also a great knife for someone looking for an all arounder. The blade steel is a little better than the Clash and several other offers from the cheaper side of knives, the scales are really comfortable for medium to large hands, and it doesn't break the bank. In my personal opinion it's probably one of if not the best knife for the money.
Kizer Vanguard is a different blade shape than the previous two, a much more classic style with a drop point. Currently this is on sale for ~$44 and this knife has a variety of handle colors available, which I think is neat. Based on my EDC use, it seems to be quite nice!
CRKT M21-12G has a few variations available with a similar size offered there as well as plain edge versus serrations. Personally I find serrations difficult to sharpen so I avoid them on my knives, but your mileage may vary. This knife is currently ~$46 and is worth it. This is a thicc chunk of steel with a thiccer handle even though the steel liners are milled out. Having taken it apart and put it back together a few times, I find this knife very easy to clean and service.
Ontario Knife Company Rat-1 is no frills and a solid knife. This is currently selling for ~$22 and is worth every penny. There's a few different models with the price varying quite a bit but overall it's below $40. This knife is a large chunk of metal with the scales and thick plastic liners too. However, there are etsy shops that make more custom liners that might be less chunky. Will likely cost more than you paid for the knife, but eh, whatever. This will be harder to lose, I think, since it's so large.
I hope one or more of these suggestions is helpful!
For cutting boxes, you're getting into medium use, not light use. For assisted, you're going to want a Kershaw at that price range- they're the kings of the budget assisted knife.
Some recommendations: Kershaw Clash, the Kershaw Burst, the Kershaw Drone, or the Kershaw Volt II. The Clash is going to be the strongest out of those options.
If you're willing to sacrifice speed (and the assisted open) for price, the Kershaw Kurai is only $12. If you'll also sacrifice the one handed opening, the Cold Steel Kudu is legitimately one of the very best knives on the market for under $15, and will only run you $8.50.
Feel free to respond with questions, comments or concerns. I'll try to get to them as soon as possible.
When it comes to pocket knives, what's everyone's EDC?
Mine is the Kershaw Clash
It keeps a great edge, has the awesome SpeedSafe assisted opening, and has a price that's hard to beat. This has been my EDC for the better part of the last 4 years. Great knife at a great price. Sure, there are better knives with better steel out there, but they come at a cost. Have you seen the price of a Benchmade lately!?
But IMHO, Kershaw strikes the perfect balance between functionality and price. Kershaw is like the Stirling of the knife world. :)
My personal favorite from Kershaw is the clash. $25 and is still as sharp as it was 3 years ago.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1605-Clash-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B003LNR5YM/ref=pd_sim_200_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=31W5tguBduL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=141HQ318JNVN44AW397K
I would recommend the Kershaw Clash. It keeps a good edge and I can't imagine that clip breaking
Skyline's a good knife i just don't like the lines on it as much as something like the clash
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He kept trying to convince me that he'd given up and would cooperate. I knew he was lying obviously. I mostly Christian Baled variations of "no" and hyperbolic threats against his person.
I went out and bought this and a short baseball bat.
The Kershaw Clash. Got mine a few weeks ago and I love it ( plus it's under $40). http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1605-Clash/dp/B003LNR5YM
this is my go to for my every day carry....
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https://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-SpeedSafe-Stainless-Reversible-Pocketclip/dp/B003LNR5YM
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love it, and I have taken it in to the wilds with very good results so far, I feel like it's my "folder for life" at this point. It doesn't hold an edge horribly long, but is very easy to sharpen, both at home and in the field.....I can't see dropping that much on my folder when in all reality my fixed blade collection (similar to yours OP) is going to do the bulk of the work in the field.
For $5 cheaper you can get a Kershaw Clash. A really nice assisted opening blade from a much more reputable company.
Knives are cheap by comparison just buy new ones as you need them. I always suggest a nice lock blade http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-1605-Clash-Folding-SpeedSafe/dp/B003LNR5YM/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1409486936&sr=8-8&keywords=kershaw
For $20 I can get my so far favorite knife, the Kershaw Clash. Won't the handle rust quickly on the paraframe, since it's stainless steel?