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So today we are taking a closer look at the KERSHAW 3800 knife, more commonly known as KERSHAW SHUFFLE. This knife is a low-budget, mini EDC/Utility knife, which I picked up a few years ago, but rarely used.
So let’s give it a fair chance – maybe this little guy could be a knife for you?
What I don’t like personally, is the handle texture, what Kershaw calls “K-Texture”. It basically has a handle texture of the letter “K’s”. Some people might not find it a problem, but I personally don’t appreciate the over-the-top branding and logos and that stuff on my knives.
On the butt of this little knife you can find a bottle cap opener, and a small flathead screwdriver, which also doubles as a lanyard attachment. In general, the knife looks decent, except for the grip textures.
Color options are a nice addition. But is it anything special? Will it capture the eyes of people who see it? Of course not.
Appearance overall: 5/10
The inset liner lock of the blade works, but I would not bet on it to be extremely reliable – afterall, this is a budget knife.
The reversible pocket clip is a nice touch as always, and look at that – even on a knife so small, they use two screws to hold a belt buckle in place!
One thing you should look out for in this knife: if you have relatively bigger fingers, be careful when placing your index finger on the handle. Handle is designed in the way that makes you put your index finger actually on the blade itself (there is a cutout for the finger). If your fingers are relatively big, be mindful that the edge of the blade sits extremely close to your finger. But in general, this handle is okay, especially if we are considering the fact that we are talking about a budget blade, which is also really small.
The added bottle opener and screwdriver seem decent enough to be used and to not break after a few uses.
Handle overall: 6/10
The steel is low end, and not very durable, nor retaining its edge, that means that you will have to sharpen it often. Then again, sharpening is easy – soft steel and the shape of the blade make it simple.
Thumb stud gives you the one hand open option, and it looks like it is attached properly – no wobbling or looseness can be felt. The matte coloring provides decent enough protection from scratches, and at least visibly, it is not as visible as it would be on a gloss blade finish, or a black finish.
Would I trust this blade to do any proper cutting or slashing? I don’t think so, but if you have some boxes, or letters that need opening, for sure it’s better than nothing.
I would be careful and not use it for prying things open, because it could snap easily.
Once again guys – this is a budget knife, don’t expect it to be your one-for-all-purposes knife. Also – this knife is made in China, not the USA, like some of the Kershaw knives.
Blade overall: 4/10
OVERALL SCORE: 5
If you are considering this knife to be your next EDC knife – don’t bother.
For EDC, it’s quality and build is just too low quality, you will not be able to rely on it.
This knife could be a nice small gift for a person who likes knives though – it is not expensive, and it still bears the well known Kershaw brand. Or it could be placed in your backpack as a secondary backup knife.
But in general, there are better budget knives if you are looking for an EDC, unless you really need that small size with multiple tools capability.
Take care,
Paulius, 7knives
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So let’s give it a fair chance – maybe this little guy could be a knife for you?
DETAILS:
- 8Cr13MoV steel
- Closed Length 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
- Blade Length 2.4 in. (6.1 cm)
- Overall Length 5.75 in. (14.6 cm)
- Weight 2.8 oz. (79.4 g)
- Handle Material Glass-filled nylon, K-Texture™ grip
- Price range 20 – 40$
APPEARANCE:
For Kershaw 3800 Shuffle, you have multiple handle color options to choose from, which will be appreciated by some people. Also, that drop-point blade is aesthetically pleasing, and that matte bead blasted finish looks quite nice too.What I don’t like personally, is the handle texture, what Kershaw calls “K-Texture”. It basically has a handle texture of the letter “K’s”. Some people might not find it a problem, but I personally don’t appreciate the over-the-top branding and logos and that stuff on my knives.
On the butt of this little knife you can find a bottle cap opener, and a small flathead screwdriver, which also doubles as a lanyard attachment. In general, the knife looks decent, except for the grip textures.
Color options are a nice addition. But is it anything special? Will it capture the eyes of people who see it? Of course not.
Appearance overall: 5/10
HANDLE:
I have already mentioned that I am not a fan of the textures, so I will not get back to it again. What I will say though, is this – glass-filled nylon material of the handle makes this knife extremely light, the curved shape of the handle lets my fingers grip it properly and a good grip makes sure that this knife will not slip, even if my hands are extremely slippy.The inset liner lock of the blade works, but I would not bet on it to be extremely reliable – afterall, this is a budget knife.
The reversible pocket clip is a nice touch as always, and look at that – even on a knife so small, they use two screws to hold a belt buckle in place!
One thing you should look out for in this knife: if you have relatively bigger fingers, be careful when placing your index finger on the handle. Handle is designed in the way that makes you put your index finger actually on the blade itself (there is a cutout for the finger). If your fingers are relatively big, be mindful that the edge of the blade sits extremely close to your finger. But in general, this handle is okay, especially if we are considering the fact that we are talking about a budget blade, which is also really small.
The added bottle opener and screwdriver seem decent enough to be used and to not break after a few uses.
Handle overall: 6/10
BLADE:
Now this is where you should manage your expectations. The blade is made from 8Cr13MoV steel, which even means “Chinese steel”.The steel is low end, and not very durable, nor retaining its edge, that means that you will have to sharpen it often. Then again, sharpening is easy – soft steel and the shape of the blade make it simple.
Thumb stud gives you the one hand open option, and it looks like it is attached properly – no wobbling or looseness can be felt. The matte coloring provides decent enough protection from scratches, and at least visibly, it is not as visible as it would be on a gloss blade finish, or a black finish.
Would I trust this blade to do any proper cutting or slashing? I don’t think so, but if you have some boxes, or letters that need opening, for sure it’s better than nothing.
I would be careful and not use it for prying things open, because it could snap easily.
Once again guys – this is a budget knife, don’t expect it to be your one-for-all-purposes knife. Also – this knife is made in China, not the USA, like some of the Kershaw knives.
Blade overall: 4/10
OVERALL SCORE: 5
EPILOGUE – SHOULD YOU BUY Kershaw 3800 Shuffle?
If you are looking for a knife that could serve as a keychain and occasionally open a bottle of beer, then sure – it will do those things just fine.If you are considering this knife to be your next EDC knife – don’t bother.
For EDC, it’s quality and build is just too low quality, you will not be able to rely on it.
This knife could be a nice small gift for a person who likes knives though – it is not expensive, and it still bears the well known Kershaw brand. Or it could be placed in your backpack as a secondary backup knife.
But in general, there are better budget knives if you are looking for an EDC, unless you really need that small size with multiple tools capability.
Take care,
Paulius, 7knives
Original post here