Kershaw Clash Black Serrated Pocketknife, 3" 8Cr13MoV Steel Drop Point Blade, Assisted One-Handed Flipper Opening, Folding Utility EDC

Excellent well crafted knife

Lost my first Kershaw knife and purchased several others over time but had to get another Kershaw. Lightweight and extremely sharp. A little stiff to open but over time it should loosen up.

Works as advertised

I’m a firefighter/paramedic and I carry a knife everyday. This model has recently become my go to. I have preferred kershaw for years due to the decent quality for a low price. I’m not worried about having to abuse it if I need to. It holds its edge pretty well, and is easy to sharpen.I have also always been a fan of the assisted opening feature. They always open smoothly and consistently into the locked position. And it doesn’t open until you to intend for it to.My favorite feature has become the pocket clip. Having lost several knives due to bent clips, I love the wide clip on this thing. It doesn’t get caught as often, and it would be really difficult to bend it. It also catches your pocket really easily when you put it away. I have also noticed less wear on my pocket as the force is distributed better. You’re also able to move it to better suit your preference.Whether you use a knife everyday or have never carried one, I can’t recommend this model enough. It’s reliable, packed with features without being overly complicated, and it doesn’t break the bank.

Second set. It is kind of wide but slim in the other dimension. Has good heft and feels sturdy.

I've had my Clash for about a week now and have been using it as my EDC knife. Overall, this knife is a great value - I paid around twenty-two bucks for it and I feel like I've gotten my money's worth. It came quite sharp out of the box - it could easily shave arm hair and I had to do very little to it to get a nice razor-sharp edge on it. The spring assist on it is nice and crisp - the blade deploys quickly when the actuator is depressed on the back of the knife. The pocket clip holds firmly, and has a wide profile at the opening to keep a good grip. The clip comes mounted at the top of the handle out of the box, but you can move it to the bottom of the handle. Sorry lefties - the clip only mounts to the right hand side of the handle (right side when looking at the spine of the blade.) When folded up, the knife will squeeze into and clip onto MOLLE webbing, so if you happen to have MOLLE gear and you want to put the knife within easy reach on the outside, it will go there and not come out unless you apply a significant amount of inertia to it. If you or your gear experience the kind of force necessary to throw this thing out of your MOLLE webbing, then you've probably got bigger problems on your hands. If you're just hiking and jumping from rock to rock, for example, it's highly unlikely that the knife is going to come out of that MOLLE webbing unless you pull it out.I struggled between giving this knife four stars and five stars because while there are some things that I think can be improved about it, it's still and excellent knife for the value. The only negative things I have to say about this knife are nit-picky, especially considering its price point. First and foremost, the knife is a little heavy for its size. Granted, it looks durable and both sides of the inner handle are reinforced with metal for the liner lock, but compared to the other knives I own that are of comparable size and function, this one is the heaviest. I'd pay a few extra bucks for this knife if they used lighter but durable materials for the handle, like glass-reinforced nylon. Secondly, the ergonomics for deploying the blade leave something to be desired. The spring assist actuator on the back of the blade requires more force to deploy than some of my other knives, and has a somewhat abrupt edge on it and will tend to dig into your finger when you press down on it. Again, it's a nit-pick and not a major issue. However, compared to similar knives, this one is less ergonomic when it comes to working the spring assist. The spring assist is nice and crisp, so I wouldn't change that aspect of it. However, it would be nice to see a slightly larger actuator for more leverage and a more rounded edge on it. Another option like a thumb stud on the blade would be a nice option to deploy it as well.In summary:The pros:- Great price- Decent steel (8Cr13MoV - similar to AUS8)- Pretty sharp out of the box and takes a good edge- Crisp spring assist action- Stows easily and securelyThe cons:- Heavy- blade deployment ergonomicsOver time, here are some other things I'd like to learn about this blade:- How the blade coating holds up- Edge retention over the longer term- How well it works with a firesteel- How it holds up when I drop it in the garage or on the patio. I only say this because I had a $10 S&W knife drop out of my bag while it was over my shoulder and the outer plastic casing on the knife handle cracked.Overall, it's a great EDC knife for the price.

This knife helped raise me.I purchased this when I was 16 years old as my first-ever pocket knife for my first job. I was working at an autoshop as a glorified broom boy, and I needed something that I could use one-handed, while working underneath a car, while trying to look as tough as possible, while everything was on fire (basically). This knife took it all like a champ.This was my EDC for over 4 years. It skinned animals, cut birthday cakes, was used as a prybar, made a great surgical scalpel, and ultimately, became a friend. I disassembled it multiple times for cleaning and repair, and while I did take good care of this tool, I have to credit its build quality; this knife had an undeniable will to survive. No matter what oil, snow, fire, or dirt that I threw at this knife it always, flawlessly, performed its duty.Throughout those impressionable 4 years between 16-20 years old this knife stayed with me at graduation speeches, hunting trips, ambulance rides, and college moves. It watched my first (and last) dates unfold from my back pocket. During so many of those pivotal life moments where you are taught an important life lesson, this knife somehow always found a role to play.This Kershaw served me as more than just a knife, it was a mentor. Outside of the gym, it was a part of almost everything masculine, grueling, or dangerous that I did.Which is what makes this review so heartbreaking to write. Because after four honorable years of steadfast service and an unblemished operational record, I have finally pushed this knife past its breaking point. After attempting to paint my own car, this knife was caught in the crossfire of a heavy coat of primer- sealing the knife into its own grey casket.But do not jump to the erroneous conclusion that this knife has given up on me yet. Far from it. Covered in chunks of grey paint primer, looking like a seasoned warrior's greying hair, this knife still clings to life.Although the switch mechanism is slow and gritty, it nevertheless unsheaths itself every time with a "get some" attitude.Although chipped and dull, the blade still screams to serve, and will not hesitate to cut- however ragged and harsh the resulting slash may be.Although hurt, the knife does not quit.And so in its death, this knife teaches me one final lesson... never, ever, give up.I will be buying another Kershaw Clash Black Serrated Pocketknife. But I needed to write this review first, to grieve.I will never forget. Thank you, Kershaw.

Wow! I own a Buck knife that was more than $100, and this knife is every bit as good. Lightweight, smooth to open, sharp, quality materials that feels good in your hand. Perfect for EDC. I love the looks too. I'm not sure how anyone could be disappointed receiving this knife.