Kershaw's Whiskey Gap Lockback Folder has a nice look about it, with some of the old functionality of the Barlow popular in America's early days but cleaned up a bit with subtle modern refinements. The single clip point 2-1/4-inch blade of AUS6A high carbon stainless steel lifts by the thumb ...

Like its namesake, the Kershaw Junkyard Dog II Pocket Knife isn't pretty, but it's tough. The Junkyard Dog II is a little lighter than its predecessor, the all-stainless-steel Junkyard Dog I. With textured handle slabs of G-10, it's also a lot friendlier to the hands.

This is another ...

The Kershaw Alaskan Blade Trader System avoids combining all the blades you need for skinning and butchering big game by offering three interchangeable blades which fit to one handle. Instead of a massive hunter style with saw tooth back and gut hook tip, the Kershaw system provides separate blades performing ...

A light but strong plain-edged knife well suited to everyday use, the Kershaw Scallion clips to your pocket and stays within reach. If you find yourself too busy to free both hands, the Speed-Safe feature designed by Ken Onion lets you open and close the stout blade with one ...

This plain and simple folder from Kershaw Ken Onion doesn't have any gimmicks or flash but works reliably. The Whirlwind's 3.5-inch Sandvik 13C26 stainless steel blade has a partially serrated edge for quick emergency cutting of rope, belts, or rigging. Textured injection-molded handle slabs are warm to the touch ...

The tactical version of the well known Blur by Ken Kershaw, this black anodized and non reflective combo edged tanto is also one of the most efficient alternatives to an automatic police knife.

Only 4.5" long closed, the aluminum based handle contains generous insert of Trac-Tec, for a non slip grip ...

Kai USA, the Japanese producer of this American design by Ken Kershaw, makes some good choices in this utility camo knife--as well as some that aren't so good. Intended as an everyday companion for work or field use, features that we've come to see as standard in modern folders ...

Usually when you look at a knife that is stepped down in size, to the 2.625" folded length of the Kershaw Grant County knife, you find that many of the features and strengths of the larger versions have been trimmed out. Surprisingly, the Grant County is just smaller--it hasn't lost ...

It's always a good idea to keep your eyes open for bargain gift ideas when they happen to surface. We're bringing this Kershaw Money Clip Knife to your attention for that reason. It's quite a nifty little tool, and it isn't one of those "cheaply-made" knock-off models either. Since it's manufactured ...

Ken Onion's Speed Safe system offers a couple of advantages over the prettier (and blade weakening) one handed designs of other companies. The thumb studs that provide opening leverage can be installed from either side, hand friendly for lefties as well as righties. The holes required for mounting ...

I'm always offended if I'm doing ordinary things at work, like opening boxes, and somebody hands me a box knife that's a razor blade clamped into a cheap aluminum handle. I hand the box knife back and pull whatever knife I'm carrying out of my pocket and use that. ...

I think the greatest thing about Kershaw Knives is their innovation in quick and safe one-handed, ambidextrous opening of the blade. With their SpeedSafe design (see Centofante-Onion knife), the user is given an assisted-opening blade action that is as quick as a switchblade, but without the attached legal trouble. ...

The Scallion, a modern design created by Ken Onion and now produced and marketed by Kershaw, is a gentleman's pocket knife built to modern standards. That approach provides several advantages over the classic gentleman's knife, which evolved to be too small to be generally useful.

Modern knife makers like Ken Onion ...

Ken Onion's very refined yet totally modern design results in an admirably functional pocket knife built for the modern gentlemen, not the modern gentleman's grandfather.

Kershaw markets the Mini Mojito, an Onion design with a lot of class and all the modern features you really need. The sine curve ...

Put together a knife from the finest materials, using the finest design, and you have to have something good. Kershaw's Avalanche, a design by knife maker Ken Onion, is today's technology simplified to the point of good sense.

Starting with the 3 1/8" blade, you get a dark Tungsten coated high ...

What I really love about Kershaw knives is their commitment to make great knives that look great too. Where so many companies are content with inside the box designs, Kershaw always seems to be pushing the boundaries of both function and aesthetic. They truly do offer products that provide ...

When you're on a backpacking trip, the last thing you want is a pocket knife buried at the bottom of your pack. And, carrying a knife in your pocket can become unpleasant as the long miles add up. That's why carabiner knives are great - hook one onto strap, vest, ...

This 3.75-inch blade is composed of 420J2 steel - good for stain resistance and toughness. The amount of time this knife spends submerged in salt water won't quickly spoil the blade quality. It is blunt tip and plain edged, with a serrated spine and line cutter. The blunt ...

This Kershaw Amphibian water sports knife is a bold statement. It's an attractive knife, with a serious and stealthy design, one sure to get some attention from fellow divers and kayakers.

At only 7 3/4-inch total length and weighing in at 3.2 ounces, stored in its lightweight Kydex sheath, this small ...

Cutlery Hall of Famer Frank Centofante has come together with Kershaw Knives, and one of their own resident knife masters, Ken Onion, to produce an absolutely stunning and sturdy pocket knife. The Kershaw Centofante-Onion is a 2.25-inch drop point, plain edge, locking blade made from 440A stainless steel that was ...

Kershaw's plain-edge Outcast is a decent choice for an outdoor knife. It's reasonably strong, fairly priced, and has the reputation of Kershaw behind its craftsmanship... three very good reasons to keep this one in mind.

The blade has a recurve drop point with half-length top swage, a suitable choice for heavy outdoor ...

There are quite a few versions of the Kershaw Cyclone flitting about on the market, including a plain edge, tanto blade and a mini-blade. The version with a ComboEdge, pictured at right, is just one example. We'll link to all the variations below.

The Cyclone's blade is made from Sandvik 13C26 stainless steel, ...

If you prefer a polished look to your knives, this Vapor II model by Kershaw is definitely one to keep in mind. It won't break the bank, and it's from Kershaw, so you won't have to wonder if it's a quality blade or not.

The Vapor II is made entirely from stainless ...

At first glance, this one looks pretty straightforward. It measures a hair under five inches when closed, features a 3.625 inch stainless steel blade, and carries the Kershaw name we've come to admire.

But look closer... There're some interesting features here. First off, the blade is made of Sandvik 13C26 steel. This ...

Ken Onion has created some great knives for Kershaw. Witness the Kershaw Leek, the Blur and the Shun Ken Onion Chef's Knife.

The Blackout was one of Ken's first designs for Kershaw. It was also one of the first to feature the SpeedSafe opening mechanism. This is an automatic opening ...

Quick, which vegetable is bigger, the chive or the leek?

It's the leek, of course, and this knife is true to its name. It's similar to the Ken Onion Chive Knife we reviewed recently, but with a longer blade.

It's still a relative lightweight, though, measuring just four inches closed ...

Ken Onion is probably the best known American knife designer. With the release of his Ken Onion Chef's Knife, he's practically a household name.

Okay, that might be overstepping just a bit. But he's now made several successful models for Kershaw, this Chive being a great example.

It's small, light ...

This folding knife by Kershaw is a versatile knife designed by the renowned Ken Onion.

Foremost is the 3 3/8" 440a stainless steel Tungsten blade, with the Speed Safe assisted opening design for comfort and safety. Ken Onion invented this type of opening mechanism.

The handsome handle is anodized aluminum with Trac-Tec ...

Tired of buying a new knife every couple of years? Try this sturdy Wasabi Deba Knife manufactured by Kershaw.

This 8-1/4 inch knife is very handy for chopping vegetables, slicing up poultry, or even boning fish.

The durable handle, made of polypropylene mixed with bamboo powder, is attached to a one-inch carbon ...