BUYING GUIDE

Whether you're ready to make your first ever knife purshase or a knife enthusiast looking for a special addition to your collection, here are a few things to consider.

BLADE STYLE

Depending on the type of work you do, you may need a blade with more slicing, push cuts, draw or pull cuts. See Blade Styles for more info.

OPENING SYSTEM

Some people prefer a manual opening folder, some prefer a bit of assisted opening, and some like it fully automatic at the push of a buttton. With any of these opening systems, most Kershaw folders can be opened with one hand. See Opening Systems for more info.

OPENS WITH

If you prefer to open your knife a with your index finger, choose a knife with a flipper, located at the back of the blade. If you like to open a folder with your thumb, choose a model with a thumb stud or thumb disk. A push button model (usually an automatic) opens best with the thumb (or index finger for left-handed users). Some manual models open two-handed with a nail nick. See Opening Systems for more info.

LOCK TYPE

The design of each Kershaw folder incorporates a lock that is either built into the handle scale, adjacent to it, part of the opening push button, or a traditional detent. Which Lock Type you prefer may influence which Kershaw folder you choose. See Lock Types for more info.