Kershaw 4037 Dmitry Sinkevich Atmos Flipper 3" Modified Drop Point Blade, Black G10 Handles with Carbon Fiber Overlays

(5 reviews)

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Jerry W
Florida

Aug 30, 2018

Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness, Weight, Pocket Clip

Cons: None

GREAT EDC DESIGN FOR LIFE IN THE BURBS

I wanted a light, slim, deep carry for the little unplanned things that come up in everyday casual life and for self defense should the need arise. I didn’t want to pay extra for a prestige knife with super-duper blade able to cut nails and log forests. This knife is near perfect for me in these respects. Also, the handle being narrower at the top when clipped in my pocket facilitates reaching past it to get my keys out. It opens and operates well, no complaints there. My one suggestion for improvement would be to redesign the handle geometry at the lanyard end so when I reach in my pocket for keys, the back of my hand enjoys the experience a little more. I’ll modify this knife a little to address that, then it will be perfect!

Fourbysix
Dallas

Mar 21, 2018

Pros: Handle Material, Lock Type, Lock Ease of Use, Weight, Ease of Opening, None

Cons: Pocket Clip, Blade Material

Great EDC

This knife is a great EDC alternative to the ZT0450 series. It carries and cuts the same. I actually prefer this inset liner lock over either frame or liner lock. Besides making the knife much lighter, on the ZT0450 if you squeeze the frame a bit when opening it stops the action - this doesn't happen on the Atmos. I deducted 1 star as it feels a bit sharp edged in the pocket. In searching for what felt sharp, I concluded it is just the sharp 90 degree edges on all the flats, both blade and scales. I will probably take mine apart and just polish/sand off the edges a bit, then it should be perfect. I agree with other reviewers, I would pay more for better materials and blade steel. The Atmos is almost underpriced for what it is - truly amazing!

Justin
Centerline, Mi

Mar 15, 2018

Pros: Handle Material, Handle Feel, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Overall Quality

Cons: Blade Material, Handle Feel, None

Everything the Nura was expected to be.

For this price point...what can you say. This knife is excellent and exactly what it should be. For the previous reviewer...what you are feeling as "gritty" on the close is actually the detent ball having to hop up on to the blade Steel is well treated and expected at this price point. The knife is overall similar to the Fraxion, which I also own and like, but it's a "better" designed version. I also agree with the last reviewer that I'd love to see one in the $75-100 range with better materials. This is certainly better than knock off Shirogorov neons at the same price point...and it's giving the designer his dues.In conclusion an excellent light to medium duty edc. I don't see it leaving my rotation any time soon. Thanks for reading and I hope it helped.