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Reddit mentions of Kershaw Scallion (1620) Pocket Knife; 2.4” Bead-Blasted 420HC Steel Blade, Black Glass-Filled Nylon Handle, SpeedSafe Assisted Open with Flipper, Liner and Tip Lock, Single-Position Pocketclip; 2.3 OZ
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 5
We found 5 Reddit mentions of Kershaw Scallion (1620) Pocket Knife; 2.4” Bead-Blasted 420HC Steel Blade, Black Glass-Filled Nylon Handle, SpeedSafe Assisted Open with Flipper, Liner and Tip Lock, Single-Position Pocketclip; 2.3 OZ. Here are the top ones.
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- 2.4” high-carbon 420HC stainless steel blade offers good edge retention and a bead-blasted finish for a smooth, matte appearance
- Classic black, glass-filled nylon handle includes SpeedSafe assisted opening system, and a secure dual blade locking system
- Made in America by skilled knifemakers in Tualatin, Oregon and covered by Kershaw’s limited lifetime warranty
- Great companion for anyone in need of a compact, reliable EDC- backpackers, gardeners, hikers, hobbyists or anglers
- Compact design, perfect for everyday use with a less intimidating, lightweight profile for easy storage in pockets, purses, bags, backpacks, tool boxes and more
Features:
Specs:
| Color | 1620 |
| Height | 1 Inches |
| Length | 6 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 0.14 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
1 (carried) Keychain
2 (on keychain) House key, Car key, Mailbox key, Office key
3 (on keychain) Leatherman Style PS
4 (on keychain) Streamlight Keymate
5 (on keychain) Data Traveler 16gb
6 (front right pocket) Kershaw Scallion
7 (front left pocket) Ronson Jetlite
8 (back right pocket) Chums Bifold
9 (in wallet) Tool Logic Survival Card
10 (in wallet) True Utility Pen
11 (in wallet) Forever Stamps
12 (left wrist) Timex Expedition Watch
13 (back left pocket) iPhone 4 with Mirrored cover
14 (face or neck) Gucci Glasses
15 (carried) Zojirushi insulated water bottle
Seconded. I just retired my M16 combo tanto because the handle is uncomfortable, boxy, and thick; and the blade angles are weird and very hard to sharpen well. For $35, I recommend the Kershaw Skyline (the same length as the M16, here it is in orange) or Scallion. I haven't had a Tenacious, and it seems large for my tastes, but for Spyderco a Dragonfly ($45) is next on my list.
Kershaw Scallion
$0.01 under budget (...with Amazon Prime)
Thumb stud and assisted opening (Kershaw "Speed Safe")
Locks open and closed (Tip-Lock Storage)
Blade length: 2.25 inches.
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We're 0.25 inches short on the blade length, but we met every other requirement. So, I own this variation. It's very convenient, light weight, and sharp out-of-the-box. I forget I'm carrying it. I would assume that the $29.99 model with the nylon handles would be even lighter weight. For EDC use, I've never found myself wanting a larger blade. Granted, I live in a very urban environment and I don't use it for more than opening boxes.
$29.94 with serrations. I have the plane-edge model, so I can't attest to the serrations.
The Kershaw Chive is 1.9 ounces and is slightly cheaper and significantly smaller. The Kershaw Scallion is slightly heavier at 2.3 ounces but is also slightly longer than the Chive. If you just look up "Kershaw Speedsafe" on Amazon you'll find pages of different Kershaw (king of the budget assisted knife) assisted knives to carefully pick from.
Finally, if you really like your BM Griptilian then you might want to get a Mini Griptilian, which is just a smaller version of the same knife. You can get it for $60 on knifeworks.com. If you don't like the sheepsfoot blade that I linked you, just search for "mini griptilian" and you'll see all the designs that they offer. You get the $60 price by entering the coupon code shown under the product picture.
It's the Kershaw 1620. I love it, personally. Small, compact, and sturdy as hell.