KershawBarstow Assisted Opening Knife Black GFN (3" BlackWash) 3960

Some of these reviews are over critical. I was impressed I’m a Kershaw fan and this is some thing different from them it has a classy look. I love the anodized blue and the pattern on the scales really grew on me I’m not in to paying hundreds of dollars for a knife, I like to get a budget friendly knife that feels like a great value and is attractive. The blade shape is great mine was very tight and sturdy with zero play at all the only thing I’m not a fan of is assisted opening I’d rather it just be a flipper but I’m sure most people like the assisted opening so that may be a plus for you. I like the look of the knife even more in person and it feels good in the hand. Very cool knife.

I have an eye for good quality and am very pleased with this one. Lock up and blade are tight and simply just a cool little knife for my collection.Good buy.

Excellent knife. As a knife collector, I’m impressed with the build quality and durability this one’s earned a spot in my daily rotation. I’ll definitely be checking out other models from this company.

This may be one of the best bang for the buck knives off the shelf i have found. Reminds me very much of my old Benchmade Pardue. I wish it was made all in the USA though, and would pay a bit more for it willingly to see that happen. but give them their due this is a killer value. Mine did show up a lil stiff, But I have operated on my Kershaw Leeks for years, loosened it a bit oiled it with my best oil, and re tightened, and it's quick as an Onion Leek now. I might at some point take it apart for proper greasing on spring etc. However I do not see the point yet as it's operating flawlessly, razor sharp out of the package, and very sturdy and stiff when applying side pressure. Just a rediculously good value.

Great looking knife for day to day use and very sharp.

I’m a knife freak I’ve collected knives my entire life, this knife has a nice taper to it what I mean by that is the frame of the knife slowly tappers smaller towards the blade, the blade is very well sucured in the knife and has no wobble, the clip is a deep pocket carry and is nicely secured to the handle of the knife. A nice detail I didn’t notice when ordering is in the thumb studs is little blue circles that add a nice little detail to the knife but still subtle. The blade is made of a qaiilty metal and I love the over all apperance of the blade, it has a nice tapper to the end if you wanted to stab something but has a nice drop for like slicing a box open, the liner lock is also nice it’s firm doesn’t let the blade close under pressure but is easy enough to operate with one hand, also with the thumb studs is it has dual thumb studs so if your hands or knife was wet your fingers won’t slide down onto the knife, it was a little stiff but with some kershaw pivot oil it open and closes like a dream, it is also a very well balanced knife it’s not heavy on the blade side or handle side it fits nicely in your hand and pocket to make the perfect EDC

I've had several Kershaw knives in the past and purchased this to replace my lost Boilermaker. Out of the box the blade was noticeably duller than my previous Kershaw knives. While the plastic handle is lighter weight it also feels a bit cheap, but maybe this just isn't the knife for me. The open assist feels good, the blade shape is nice, and I appreciate the symmetrical notches getting good purchase at multiple cutting angles. The downside due to the symmetry is that it's hard to quickly tell which of the two notches activates the flipper and multiple people I've handed the knife to had to struggle a moment to figure it out. With the blue anodized details maybe a red one would have been nice to show which one's the action from the top view.In summary, it's an okay enough pocket knife for $30 but I'm going back for another Boilermaker and leaving this one in the utility drawer.

It’s a Kershaw, what more really needs to be said? I’ll say it anyway. First off, the spring assist is a must for me due to hand issues. It actually seems a bit stronger than the other ones I have. The handle feels nice in my hand, and it’s very sharp. The clip is on the opposite end of all my other knives, which is changeable from sides, just not the other end. It’s just something I’ll have to get used to, or not. Anyway, the price was right, I received it quickly. I have no regrets or complaints about this purchase. Good knives with a good warranty. I would buy this again.