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Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Sheath, Weight
Cons: Blade Material, Pocket Clip
Damascus decorative steel
I purchased the blue with magnacut and Damascus steel. I've owned three other Blur's in various steel. The Magnacut by far gives the S30v stif competition but is superior in toughness and ease of sharpening. The Damascus steel is handsome and decorative but a soft steel that does not retain an edge well. I have always enjoyed Kershaw's speed safe assisted opening with the smooth action. The handle inlay of rough skateboard like feel is not pocket friendly. The only negative I have for Kershaw is the carry clip; it needs to be a deep carry clip. I replaced both mine to the LynchNW Lynch Northwest Kershaw Leek/Blur Bead Blasted Deep Carry Titanium Pocket Clip - CL-KER-LK-BB. With this upgrade it's much better