How sharp is this knife right out of the box?
467149
I like the knife very much. That said, it was not very sharp at all out of the box. I used my trusty steel and got a good edge very quickly. It does hold the edge very well.
467150
Hello, very sharp - not razor! There's the safety that's dependant on a thin "L" shaped unpainted latch that's weak, mine broke somehow when sitting. I can't do anything heavy, the metal handle made it a bit too much for me. Hope this helped, I loved the blade design!
586594
I haven't used it that many times but so far it's okay. The knife is not sharp to begin with. It has just enough edge to "squeeze" between the hard outer shell and the inner one. Most of the work is done by wiggling your hands instead of cutting anyway.
46466
Yes, it is. It is a nice knife. I like it, only thing the screws were a little bit loose. I lost one but was able to get it back on. Maybe you could screw them on tighter as soon as you get yours.
159411
It doesn't look like it. Don't get me wrong is sharp as heck. I love mine especially for the price. I expected a cheap crappy sword i could use like a machete, but it actually feels really sturdy. And for the price i can actually use it and not worry about messing it up because i can just buy another one of i do. And do far it's been tough. My son and i have taken it out and cut through all kinds of stuff. 3 or 4 milk jugs full of water etc. It feels like it could take off a small appendage or at least do a lot of damage trying.
1847811
Its not sharp already? I received mine as a double sided blade. I believe that in most states it is illegal to carry a double sided blade but as long as it stays in the home there is nothing to worry about
26897
I had a knife go from too dull to slice tomatoes to sharp enough to open the back of my hand with just the weight of the knife (I applied no pressure with my hand). So, pretty damn sharp.
1312672
It is sharp enough out of the box (and the oil has been removed) to function and cut very easily. It should not be used as a practice sword. While the blade is machine sharp, I recommend having a professional hone the blade a fine edge.
2153225
This is a very sharp knife out of the box, sharper than any of the Gerber's I've bought. The "speed safe" feature is extremely nice too. Again, MUCH better than the thumb knobs that Gerber puts on their knives. At least from this one example, I highly recommend Kershaw speed safe knives.
694729
Have not reached that point yet....my knife is still very sharp. Sorry, had no answer.
1760126
I think it has turn out much better than I originally thought. Blade is stronger and sharper than I expected it would be. The handle feels secure in hand as well. Its a good knife for the price that's for sure.
851750
To me, it has been a great knife. Very sharp! A shith might be a good because of its shape and ware and tare on the pocket.
1190030
When i got mine it was really sharp. but after a few months of use i sharpened it with a sharpener i had around the house. you may need a better sharpener.
1826142
I bought this for a family sibling but as far as I know the blade doesn't dull very quickly. Don't know about the sharpening as they are pretty cheap I would just buy a new one.
1777246
Yes fairly, i haven't used it much but it is a lot more sharp than the other knifes I have. It has a nice grip with it to it is one of my better ones
1834112
It is sharp. I'm not an experienced cook so haven't had much experience with knives. I like this knife. It seems just sharp enough to me.
728642
My experience with the new knives is that they are sharpened in a production environment that doesn't allow the fine honing that's required for a truly sharp knife. I would put a finish hone on the knife right out of the box.
1509385
This knife is very sharp, only the first 3 inches from the tip. The middle section and the back is not really sharp. If you cut steak, onion or carrot, I think it's good enough as long as you using the tip. This is a really big/long knife.