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When I seen this was one of the few knives available in CPM-D2 and made in america, I had to give it a try. I had a Para 2 in CPM-D2 long ago before losing it and always enjoyed the steel despite some of its quirks. This knife is thin, really thin. I was somewhat shocked by that. It is lightweight, some would say even ugly. The blade was centered, ground evenly, and sports a thin blade that should be a good slicer. The swedge sheds some weight as well, but regains its thickness before transitioning to the tip to retain decent strength. The speedsafe works well, but I will say if you accidently deploy it with a finger in the way, it is a rather painful experience. The swedge had struck my finger right behind the nail and actually cut it open a little. Operator error obviously. The jimping on the flipper tab could be softened a little, it is rather aggressive and with the aide of the speedsafe system I'm not sure why it was done that way. A little pressure on the tab and it will fly open. I think they should have also went with a gray or even black for the flag and kershaw branding on the handle, a more subdued look rather than the white loud and proud on an already interesting looking knife. All that aside, I do enjoy this knife. The ergos were surprising, the weight and thinness of it, and of course its looks. I suppose its like the a-10 warthog, you either find it ugly or love it. This is a welcome addition to the pocket knife rotation.
I just received my Dividend a couple of days ago. For about 15 years I've been carrying Leeks. I think I will be switching over to the Dividend for EDC. Both are excellent knives but the Dividend is seems just a little more robust. The fit and finish are really nice and the blade deploys perfectly. The edge is very sharp plus the composite blade looks cool. Made in USA too.
Great looking blade. Better than photos. Fast opening but hard to close. Initially stiff but better with use and oil. Bought on line. Color good but could be darker. Great for slicing fruit and veg. Liner lock could have been easier to use. Thin metal should have been thicker.
The blade is beautifully blended N690 and CPM-D2, the best of two worlds for the price. And the copper liner between the two steels is awesome. A beautifully machined product. The flipper is crisp, the blade very sharp out of the box and the green handle brings it all together. Buy it and enjoy it!
I got for Father’s Day, I have always liked the Kershaw knives I own several. I like the size thin and comfortable, this knife will be my everyday carry.
This knife fills the void between the 'Onion' and the 'Launch'. The handle size is just enough bigger than the onion to take on heavier tasks, yet lighter and slimmer than the launch. I also like the multiple carry options of the belt clip. Great action, and the blade holds an edge like a champ. Kershaw continues to offer a lot of knife for the money, and this is one of their best.
The blade of this knife is quite unique both in appearance and in the materials used. Knife enthusiasts should consider having something original and offbeat in their collections. Also, it performs well, and the Speed-Safe opening is reliable, as always.
This is an immediate favorite. If your off-hand sometimes lacks the strength or coordination to deploy other devices, this one can compensate. On the strong side, it's amazing. It's very light and comfortable also. It sits low in the pocket if you want it to but you can attach the clip on any of four points to make it perfect for you. It is securely fixed to your pocket. Buy it.
No Kidding! It arrived under the radar and I missed it! I don't even remember ordering it. BUT I Love It! It's like a grown-up Leek! (It's a toss-up whether I own more Leeks, CRKT M16s, or Civivi Elementums!) (I also own a bunch of 'Gold Class' genre knives!) The ergos are better than the Leek (more handle to grip); comfortable in hand; intruiguing blade steel; powerful aesthetics; deep carry pocket clip; Speedsafe flipper deployment; liner lock; lanyard hole; sharp out of the box; these are all things I look for in an EDC knife! I'm a Happy Camper! (Actually, I haven't camped since I left Vietnam in '66! Though my eclectic 250+pc knife collection includes MANY camping, bushcraft and survival knives, but NO hatchets or axes!) I don't know why anyone would choose to camp if they don't have to! But then I also don't get why some Vets go back to 'Nam to visit; it wasn't pleasant for ME the first time!
This is an excellent lightweight/casual carry knife. It’s very well made. Fits my hand comfortably and operates flawlessly. Wasn’t sure about the composite blade look in the photographs, but I really like it in person. The blade and handles both are darker in color and look nice. Glad I bought it.
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Beautiful knife!
I bought this knife for my husband. He owns other pocket knives including another Kershaw. The blade is super sharp. The color is really nice. I love it!
This is a really cool knife. The blade is hi-tech and it shows. The handle is a sculpture. The whole thing together is extemely busy, though, and it hurts the overall look. Also, I'm not into "army green," yet too many knives are made in this color. I bought this because I like US-made Kershaws, and I think they did well to make something unique here.
I bought this knife as a backup for my plain dividend and was pleased with it's blade. At first I thought it looked too much like some kind of toy rather than a tool, but it grew on me. I don't care any more what it looks like because it doe's the job. It doesn't slice summer sausage as well as my original, but my old one is there for that. Overall nice knife.
I went round and round on purchasing this knife ever since it came out. I finally decided to pull the trigger with KC's Double Points weekend. The composite blade was always intriguing, and I am a sucker for OD green. The quality of materials, the mirror sharp edge, craftsmanship, uniqueness, and action make this knife a value for its price if you're a collector. Unfortunately, for me this knife is going back. The biggest detractor, as another reviewer noted is the very tiny liner lock that is difficult to disengage to close the knife. The knife fails as a tool in that respect since it isn't easy to operate. It is merely a collector's piece because of this in my eyes. Also, I feel the handle is far too busy with the additional milling. Slab sides would have been better since the composite blade deserves all of the attention. The copper brazing is awesome, but mine appeared to have some discoloration on the D2 portion of the steel as a result.
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