does kershaw ken onion chive pocket knife with speed safe feature '' flipper" opener?
2087570
Yes. There's a little "lever" on the back edge, opposite the blade, that when pushed flips open the blade. Great feature!
2087571
It has a small area along the back of the blade that when depressed will open the blade with out any assistance. It functions similarly to an auto opener but doesn't have any of the springs/ mechanism.
212098
I own two of these wonderful knives. Both have the Shun logo on one side and KAI stamped on the other side of the blade. However the package insert with both knives which gives the use and care instructions, etc has Kershaw printed on the outside. I don't know this for a fact, but I think Shun, KAI and Kershaw are all made by the same knife makers. Nonetheless, it doesn't bother me. I just keep enjoying all the superb, effortless and clean slices I make with this knife in all my steaks and chops. "Don't worry. Be happy," and enjoy this fine blade.
2224780
No but it's the smoothest and fastest opening knife of it's kind. The liner lock won't break your thumb when you go to close the blade, either. It's my favorite knife and I love its heft although it may hang a little heavy in certain type pants. But I wear blue jeans so no problem. I love the handle, also.
908133
This is a U.S. made Kershaw. Never thought to check before I bought though. Certainly a good question to ask.
21680
Yes. You can flip it around so whichever hand you prefer is holding the knife.
118549
no but it open easier than some assisted opening knives I own such as my kershaw cryo. I find most knives that I own open much faster than assisted opening knves and its one less thing that can break.
1343638
I favor the onion, as it is a more compact, has the quick open feature and has the tip lock feature - to prevent accidental opening in your pocket. I use this everyday & have not had to sharpened it since I purchased it 6 months ago.
953104
Just as a follow-up to my original question and the three replies I received, even though the thumbstud is not on this model I'm still going to buy one; I own Kershaw's and they are a good knife.
118548
No, but has very smooth action. I was use to assisted opening and now that I have broke this knife in it opens just as fast.
1986713
No, it does not. Check out the SOG Flash II for a similar knife with a locking feature.
1284678
The Zero Tolerance Tactical Response and the ZT G10 are of equal materials and quality, the TR is somewhat bigger, the smaller G10 has the speed safe assisted opening which is a great feature, from my read of the ZTTR I do not think it has speed safe. So for everyday carry, I prefer a smaller knife with speed safe system so that would be the ZTG10 or the Kershaw Blur. The Kershaw blur is also an excellent knife, the speed safe system on my Kershaw (I have one too) is actually slightly better than the ZTG10. I think that is because the Kershaw blade is lighter and thinner than the ZT blade. The K Blur blade flips out easier and faster, both lock up equally well. Which one of those is "better" is a personal judgement. The Kershaw being lighter will carry better in a pocket, the ZTG10 will carry better in a belt pouch. Some people do not like belt pouches others do, The ZTG10 is a larger, thicker blade, heftier, tougher, stronger, more substantial, and more impressive knife, but if he is not used to carrying a relatively large folding knife every day, the slightly lighter and smaller Kershaw may be a better choice. Either way both excellent knives...if he already has a Kershaw Blur, this is a very similar knife as far as application, he may prefer the ZTG10, for the reasons above but carrying either one would negate much of the need for the other
2070305
While holding the knife in your right hand, simply push your index finger on the right side hook. It will flick open quickly just like a switchblade (Although these are LEGAL and considered "spring assist" instead of the ILLEGAL "switchblade"). You can also use the thumb stud, but it's a little harder to do I think.
606698
This knife is spring assisted. With the spring force and thumb force it opens in less than a quarter second, which has always been fast enough for me and fast enough to surprise anyone who asked to use a knife.
1387695
not the one i have,,, it is a standard three blade pocket knife... you force the blade open and it is usable.... the blade neither lacks open nor needs to be unlocke to close....
1154654
Yes, it is easy to flip open with one hand using the flipper and when the blade is fully extended thew flipper serves as a finger guard.If the blade is too stiff to flip open a #8 Torx driver can be used to loosen the blade pivot.
2243392
No but it only requires a light flick of the wrist and the design allows you to flip the knife closed too which is great if your hands are full. This is an outstanding knife. I have carried SOG and CRKT knives and this is by far my favorite knife.
549683
As Lyle said, it sucks. I can't actually use it to open the blade. The flipper works well though and with the SpeedSafe feature, the flipper is all you really need.