Kershaw Swerve (3850); Folding Pocket Knife with 3-In. Stonewashed Stainless Steel Blade; Glass-Filled Nylon Handle; K-Texture Grip; SpeedSafe Opening; Liner Lock and Reversible Pocketclip; 4.8 OZ

8Cr13Mov spec'd steel, equal to AUS8, well-heat treated and as sharp as a mirror finish custom re-sharpening. At $18 what's not to like (it lists $46 on the Kershaw site)? Well, for a start, 4.8 ounces.On the other hand, it's built like a tank!Everything except the thumbstuds and the modest 3" blade length itself, errs on the side of "a little bigger/a little thicker".Even the blade is super tall (spine to edge). Compared to the same-length Clash, the blade looks stubby because of the short but tall design.Impeccable fit and finish.SpeedSafe is relatively slow, for assisted opening, due to the heavy blade. (Maybe also due to simpler double washers each side instead of bearings). SpeedSafe is a feature I've grown to like because it always assures me that the liner lock will "seat" soundly behind the blade tang to protect my fingers from accidental closure (liner locks and frame locks need a little ":snap" in their opening to seat solidly, unlike a lockback or Axis).Tip up is the only carry option, but the clip is reversible to the other side to allow safe carry in right pocket (how it arrives) or left pocket. "Safe carry" means blade spine against the pocket seam. SpeedSafe also helps keep the blade closed without having to use an impossibly stiff ball-bearing detent.Flipper and dual thumbstuds are completely ambidextrous. However, I found that the flipper would catch on my hand and interfere with opening if I used the thumbstuds instead of the flipper - the handgrips I use in each opening mode (studs or flipper) are slightly different. So my advice is to remove the thumbstuds if you have the same problem, the flipper is sufficient for easy reliable opening, and I prefer it over the thumbstuds anyway.The thumbstuds are press-fitted hence once pried apart to remove, cannot be put back together. I used pliers on each side to separate them (duct tape the edge for safety).I don't think you could possibly want this for daily carry, it is too heavy (but now that I think about it, I carry more than most in my pockets, so if all you have in one pocket is the Swerve and some cash, you won't have a problem). It is certainly a good "go bag" choice though, if you have multiple go bags, or put in the trunk, then the cost savings really add up without any compromise as to hard duty use.For EDC, I recommend the Kershaw Chill or Kershaw Oso Sweet instead, much lighter and compact. HOWEVER the Swerve is deliberately spec'd to pass most, if not all, 3" blade length limits in some cities/counties/states.Differences with the Ken Onion designed Clash:Clash has a narrower, more normal looking blade vs. the "broad leaf" appearance of the Swerve.Clash has no thumbstuds.Clash has broader pocket clip, but shallower carry - Swerve is semi-deep carry.Swerve looks wider and thicker when closed.Swerve pocket clip reverses side to side, Clash reverses top to bottom.Clash is 4.4 ounces, Swerve 4.8 ounces (my scale).Swerve is satin finish, Clash is bead blasted - satin is slightly more reflective, but bead blasting can rust more easily due to the microscopic pitting.On the Kershaw website, the Clash is a Ken Onion design, the Swerve is a Kershaw Original design, and the Ken Onion Clash list price is $10 more (more of a spread here on Amazon).Both are made in China, but Kershaw long ago mastered the art of China+good steel and treatment+mind boggling low prices.You are getting a LOT more knife than the typical hardware store or truck stop blister pack, better than Walmart's Ozark brand. Just allow for the extra weight, which is at least related to super toughness.There is some confusion about blade steel. This is NOT 3Cr or 4Cr (the blister pack Filter is 4Cr and used to be 3Cr). It is the excellent 8Cr used by Kershaw in most of their mid-priced knives. Just go to the actual Kershaw website to confirm.

I bought this to replace a discontinued Kershaw Thistle I lost hunting in Kentucky last year. It got snagged by the brush and pulled out of my pocket!..word to the wise..drop it deep in your pocket when bushwhacking. Anyway, the Swerve is as good and additionally has the assist opening…nothing like the clunk of that wonderful Kershaw bade opening. The steel alloy is unbeatable for a daily use blade. Stays wicked sharp and hones quickly. Price is well below value if you carry a folder and the clip keeps it up high in your pocket and handy..just beware of it hanging up on things!

Wow, what a knife for $14!! It's a sweet knife and is a streal at this price! A tad heavy as it is an all metal knife, but the quality is there so it makes it should stand up to abuse and be fine! Nice texture grip for a substantial hold for a pocket folding knife and attractive so nice to hold and maneuver, however the handle is a bit short for leveraging any heavy pressure applications, which you aren't supposed to with a folding knife anyway. But you know how it is in a pinch, it will make the grade caution applied.Easy open with one hand, a careful close with one hand can be done. perhaps it opens a little too easy, but it hasn't opened in my pocket yet. You could use the clip, I don't, the lever lends itself to easy open when not restricted. Very sharp and nice finishes! You won't be disappointed. I'll be looking at Kershaw for more of my needs going forward.

When I buy a knife online, I want two things to be true right out of the box. One, I want it to come sharp, and the Kershaw Swerve 3850 came very sharp out of the box. A definite plus right there. Two, I want the action to be strong; I want the assisted-opening flipper to pop that bad boy right open. In this case, the Kershaw Swerve failed to meet expectations out of the box. But then, thinking it was too cold from its long journey, I allowed it to warm up some, then tried again, and it worked like a charm. A nice, satisfying snap. Very nice! As I've been flipping it open off and on throughout the day, however, I must tell you that there was once or twice it didn't quite open all the way, falling just a smidgen short. Perhaps that was my fault, I'm not sure. But I've never had that trouble with my Kershaw Clash, for instance, and I've had that knife for quite a while.I have a couple other Kershaw assisted-opening knives, and have been pleased with all of them. The Swerve, for instance, is wider, and has a little more heft to it than the Kershaw Clash, but still fits my hand comfortably. Some, however, may consider the bulk of it to be a detriment for an EDC knife, but it's really a matter of personal preference. I'd be happy to carry either myself.All in all, it's a nice knife, and if it comes down to a recommendation, I'd say to let the price be your guide. I'd had my eye on the Swerve for a while, and happened to catch it marked down to $12.50. That's a real sweet deal, and I happily grabbed it up. How much you would pay is up to you. But on Amazon, I think anything around $20, give or take a couple bucks, would make this knife worth your while.

Très bon produit, lame facile à entretenir. Idéal pour une utilisation quotidienne et des aventures en forêt. Je recommande sans problème.

El cuchillo aún tengo que darle uso para tener una opinión definitiva, aunque de momento me encanta.En cuanto al embalaje... Bolsa de plástico y el manual enrollado alrededor del cuchillo, cuando tenía que venir en una caja con su número de serie.Hasta que empiecen a hacer las cosas como es debido, no vuelvo a comprar nada de este vendedor.

Das Messer kahm per Lieferung sehr schnell an.Ich packte es aus und war sehr erstaund über die Qualität,sehr robust gebaut.Dachte das die breite Klinge stöhren würde aber ganz im Gegenteil.....Man kann mit der Klinge auch grobe so wie feine arbeiten verrichten,und das war für mich wichtig.Der Flipper funktioniert einwandfrei und die Klinge steht im safe bombenfest.Manko:Leute sagten bei den anderen Messern was von rasierscharf?!?.....naja ich hab es geschliffen ,und jetzt ist es rasierscharf.Der Stahl ist leicht zu schleifen,und schärfe hält sich sehr gut.Es ist ein wenig schwerer als andere (schweizer taschenm.,ect......)aber dafür hat man ein gutes und zuverlässiges Messer.Für den Preis,nur zum weiterempfehlen!!!

Superbe voit eu de poche, très pratique. La lame teflonne aide bien au nettoyage et l'affût âge de la lame est top

Als ich es in der Hand hielt dachte, ich nicht das es so ein schwergewicht ist. Das ist ein echtes Arbeitsmesser für die tägliche Schwerstarbeit! Als EDC wär es eindeutig unterfordert.Der ist nix für die Hosentasche, sondern eher nur für den Gürtel oder die Tasche...Mit dem tollen Flipper aufgeklappt, was auch wunderbar funktionierte, hielt ich es erst mal in den Händen. Irgendwie unhandlich. Das liegt an diesem voll unergonomischen Griffdesign. Die Krümmung ist wie ein Buckel und nicht weich gebogen, wie bei den meisten Klappmesser. Ich kann mir aber vorstellen, das mit Arbeitshandschuhen dieser Nachteil etwas relativiert wird. Leute mit großen, kräftigen Handen werden es lieben.Der Flipper zum öffnen ist genial. Nicht zu leichtgängig, braucht es schon etwas Druck um die Schwere Klinge rausflippen zu lassen um sich satt am Linerlock festzukrallen. Die breite Klinge ist genial, leicht angerauht und sehr scharf.Gute Kershawqualität. Für mich persönlich leider ein Fehlkauf.2 abzug wg. Ergonomiemangel.