Kershaw Iridium

[anthony cheeseboro]

I have not posted in a long time, but I wanted to share this because this Kershaw Iridium have the best fit and finish of any budget axis lock style knife I have seen so far. The blade is D2, sharp, very thin. The action is smooth as glass and drop shut.

 

[Hackenslash]

I might be on board for one of these. I used to buy a couple of new Kershaws each year, but I’ve been out the last few (except for the sprint run Skyline).

I like the look of this knife and will likely grab one when they go live.

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

I might be on board for one of these. I used to buy a couple of new Kershaws each year, but I’ve been out the last few (except for the sprint run Skyline).

I like the look of this knife and will likely grab one when they go live.

I bought mine at GPK last Friday. It is already in stores.

 

[jbmonkey]

good to see ya back around Anthony. thanks for the review. always enjoy your takes on knives.

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

good to see ya back around Anthony. thanks for the review. always enjoy your takes on knives.

Thanks! I’ve spent more time on music forums lately, but I will never outgrow the itch for a nice new knife from time to time.

 

[Jdaniel907]

I agree. Got mine from KC today and if Kershaw is trying to evolve this is a great start. I haven't bought a Kershaw in years, but found this one irresistible. So far I love it. I love my Bugouts, but always thought they'd be perfect at the 8" range. The Iridium satisfies that. It's definitely punching above its $65 price tag.

 

[Silent H]

Are these on bearings or washers?

 

[Jdaniel907]

It's on their KVT bearings. I'd prefer high polish pb washers, but I'm not hating it.

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

I love the bearings! The bearings and bar lock combine to make this the smoothest knife I have ever owned, and I have owned an embarrassingly large number of knives, many of which were quite expensive.

 

[goldie]

That and the covalent are the 1st 2 knives from kershaw in years that finally looks good enough to buy

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Dammit, I think you may have just talked me into one. The styling of it has grown on me since I first saw it and I think your review is gonna be the thing that pushes me over the edge. Darn enablers!

Thank you for taking the time to put up the review, though.

 

[goldie]

^ At least it wont break the bank like that 522.00 Benchmade Narrows

 

[unwisefool]

I have not posted in a long time, but I wanted to share this because this Kershaw Iridium have the best fit and finish of any budget axis lock style knife I have seen so far. The blade is D2, sharp, very thin. The action is smooth as glass and drop shut.

I really like the look of this knife, quick question, how smooth/slippery are the scales?

 

[KenHash]

I personally like this knife, the looks, the axis type lock, reliable brand name.
I go back to the Kershaw 1050 ages ago.
But, if only they contracted manufacture somewhere else I wouldn't mind double the price.

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

I really like the look of this knife, quick question, how smooth/slippery are the scales?

I find the scales pretty grippy, despite being smooth. That may not make sense, but the way the handle is designed, it is not going to slip out of your hands.

 

[ScottK]

I picked up a Kershaw Iridium it's quite a value for the $. It's a very well constructed knife with a well ground D2 blade. I was playing with the knife and added a little decoration a brass tag with initials in the spare clip slot.

 

[stog75]

I picked up a Kershaw Iridium it's quite a value for the $. It's a very well constructed knife with a well ground D2 blade. I was playing with the knife and added a little decoration a brass tag with initials in the spare clip slot.
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Whoa— snazzy custom filler tab ScottK! Well done!

 

[anthony cheeseboro]

I really like the look of this knife, quick question, how smooth/slippery are the scales?

It is smooth, but the knife is designed to lock into your hand.

 

[Allan DeGroot]

KVT bearings and an axis lock, Best $65 I've spent all Year. It actually makes me NOT MISS my lost Griptillion!

 

[Quiet]

What designer's mark is that on the heel of the blade on the clip side, anyone know?