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Like its bigger brother, the Collateral, the Turismo flipper stays hidden in the stainless steel handle when it is open. With a handle length of 3.8 inches, it will not take up much space in the pocket, yet users can easily achieve a four-finger grip. Its black-oxide coating adds an extra-stealthy look to your loadout. The blade is similarly compact at 2.9 inches. A gently curved belly provides ideal cutting power for everyday tasks. Finally, the custom backspacer includes small, hexagon-shaped cutouts for a little added interest. The Turismo proves that small knives can deliver big features and big performance.
Features
Sleek, compact Kershaw with hidden flipper in the open position
D2 high-carbon tool steel is highly wear-resistant, tough, offers excellent edge retention; satin finish with sanded flats
Black-oxide coating adds a stealthy look and corrosion resistance
Opens quickly and extra-smoothly with SpeedSafe assisted opening and KVT ball bearing washers
Custom backspacer; the deep-carry pocket clip is easily reversible for left/right carry
Steel Handles
Stainless Steel knife handles provide strength and durability and look and feel great.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
D2 Tool Steel
This semi-stainless tool steel offers great value, thanks to a high degree of edge retention that can often rival more expensive steels.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Kershaw 5505 Turismo KVT Assisted Flipper Knife 2.9" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Black Oxide Stainless Steel Handles (3 reviews)
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Kershaw 5505 Turismo KVT Assisted Flipper Knife 2.9" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Black Oxide Stainless Steel Handles
Mountain Fisher
New Mexico
Sep 30, 2022
Pros: None
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
Still for sale, but Kershaw doesn't make it.
I bought my Turismo last year and the spring broke and Kershaw says since they discontinued the model, tough on me no spare spring. Send them my knife at my expense and they'll see what they can do, send me a cheaper model I bet.
Kershaw 5505 Turismo KVT Assisted Flipper Knife 2.9" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Black Oxide Stainless Steel Handles
A bit stiff and it is very hard to use the flipper.
Otherwise it seems pretty solid, but I'm going to smooth off the top edge of the flipper as it just plain hurts to use it. I hope it breaks in and works as easily as the video shows that it does or else I'll have to put a thumb stud on it as using the groove isn't as easy as he makes it look, a bit out of control on opening. I know they don't cost much, but I shouldn't have to put a thumb stud on at all. The assist feels a little too strong like it might open in your pocket and much more powerful than my Meyerco power assist does. The liner lock is a bit stiff, but will break in fairly quick. It wasn't very sharp, but I change my edges anyway to one side is 400 grit at an opposite angle grind than the 1200 grit side. Try it, it will cut great especially D2 which likes a toothy edge anyway for EDC use. If I want a buffed edge I'll use my leather cutting blades or wood carving convex edged knife. This, being a flat grind will make slicing easier and if cutting fuzz sticks it will work great.I checked it with my Hardness scratchers I made and it is between HRC 59/60 as 60 barely scratches it.
Kershaw 5505 Turismo KVT Assisted Flipper Knife 2.9" D2 Satin Drop Point Blade, Black Oxide Stainless Steel Handles
Eddie
NM
Mar 16, 2021
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material
Cons: Handle Material, Pocket Clip
That way!
I feel like this is kershaw heading in the right direction but the cheapness sets them back. The following are all the good things about this knife followed by how it wasn't executed correctly. I like that they're offering this in D2 steel but came dull. I like that it came with a deep pocket carry clip but it is very narrow and the screws aren't recessed so it tears into your pants. Also the flipper is very minimal which I like but the chimping on it and the edges are a little rough. The scales are very lightweight and feel good in the hand but prone to show scratches easily. The only 2 things kershaw nailed with this knife is the retention. With it being assisted; it doesn't take much to deply this knife. I can literally spidey flick it. And the sheepsfoot blade shape is awesome. Having said all that I believe this is a good knife for the money.
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