Kershaw Atmos Folding Pocketknife (4037); 3-in. 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel Drop Point Blade; Black G10 Handle with Carbon Fiber; Inset Liner Lock; KVT Manual Open; Reversible Deep-Carry Pocketclip; 1 oz

There is a lot to like Please note Br>- The knife below is designed by Dmitry Sinkevich and it is pretty cool looking. Please note Br>- I recommend this knife if you have small hands as it is just the right size for an EDC carry knife - but it is also great for larger hands. Kershaw flipper is a manual flipper, which is not common. I am satisfied with the detent. Please note Br>- Among the features are a reversible pocket clip as well as Please note Br>- In this system, there is a pivot bearing. Please note Br>- There is no problem with blade centering, though. The bad news (you can correct) Please note Br>- There are very sharp edges on all sides of this knife. In all knives, there is only one edge that is sharp, on the part of the blade It should be impossible to cut yourself on the handles or on the flipper tab. In order to fix this, you will need to take the knife apart using torx bits (T6 and T8), and using 220 grit sandpaper, smooth out all the edges. After a few minutes of sanding, I was able to fix this. The edges of the flipper tabs should also be beaten away in addition to the handles. Please note Br>- There is paint on the locking surface of the linerlock tab (as pointed out by a previous reviewer), which causes it to stick and (for me) leads to insufficient locking. By using the same 220 grit sandpaper used in the previous fix, you can sand off the paint on the locking tab from the liner. Keeping the lockup intact after you sand off too much metal may be impossible. If you do, your lock-up will be ruined and you will be unable to fix it. My only goal was to sand off as much black paint as possible. Please note Br>- This knife comes with a thick layer of grease, which slows down the flipping process. If this happens to you, you can fix it by taking apart the knife and wiping it down with alcohol and a cloth before you reassemble it By using oil to do so. Regular 5W-43 knife oil will work just as well, no need for expensive oils It's okay to use motor oil with a 20 octane rating. Please note Br>- It comes from the factory a bit tight on the pivot screw. By only tightening enough to remove the blade play and not more, you can fix this issue after completing the two previous fixes. There are several things that you cannot change (the bad things) Please note Br>- steel used in this blade is 8Cr13MoV, which is pretty much the cheapest steel there is. Steels like 440C or D2 are common in knives under $30. It would be good if Kershaw used a little better steel on the Atmos, or made it a $60-$80 blade Made in the USA with Sandvik steel, this model costs $70. 00. It would be nice to have a steel that is better than the steel on the Atmos, but I do not wish to go with the $260 Zero Tolerance unit. This is a good knife, but I feel like Kershaw cut too many corners with this knife, preventing it from being a great knife. It took me a little while to improve the knife to the point The price difference between the Ganzo knife and the Ganzo knife is pretty remarkable, given how good the steel quality is and how smooth the edges are right out of the pack.

Luka Li

| Jul 30, 2020

Then how does it measure up to the competition? I think so. In my view, it is above the budget or import Kershaw line it sports a ball bearing pivot, with very good flipping action, well-done g-10 scales, a deep cartridge pocket clip, and is very light (1 oz. There are 96 ounces in the package. The scale on which I am using). Its design is excellent and for me this is one of its greatest strengths. Plus it is one of the very few devices below The blades of knives with a length greater than three inches. The lock bar was painted, which means if you buy it new, it will probably develop lock stick along the tang and around the detent ball (if my knife feels gritty or is hard to unlock, just keep opening and closing it and it will go away after a while). I would like to see Kershaw go to 14c28n steel but the competition is offering better at the same price. In conclusion, the steel choice is sub-par. Despite the fact that it feels light, I don't think it's cheap. It's great that Kershaw didn't add unnecessary weight to this knife, as some companies do that to make their knives feel higher quality. Due to the lack of sales on the newer Speed Safe designs, Kershaw is moving away from the safety device.

Eloise Campos

| Sep 26, 2020

My reviews prove to those of you who read them that I am difficult I give this a 5 out of This is *1/1. In addition to the concealment clip, it came with a deep concealing blade. The one-off saving of a few bucks saved me quite a bit. * ** 2. There are no major problems with the steel. At best, this is a letter opener size. It can't be used to slice cardboard. There is no jerkiness to the action. It's a bit difficult to turn the flipper knob, but it seems to work fine. 4 *br The handles are ten in number, and offer a great As a personal preference, I use another knife in order to gain a few millimeters extra for easy liner lock access. A person has to stare at the knife for a while to realize an adjustment has been made, but it is so easy to do. **5. * The bushings, which appear to be brass, are perfectly centered with a great bushing system. 6 *. Both of these knives, the Kershaw chill and The Kershaw Method, can be purchased I agree with all three. The same amount I paid for A Skyline, a game that offers little beyond that. EDCs play a key role in the energy sector. It may not be the best choice, but it can easily fill the role of a back up knife or a concealed gentleman's knife. Any of the 4 I mentioned can do this task. Lastly, I would like to say that I appreciate your time. Many states already restrict this type of knife to only be carried legally in these states. In addition, they outlaw and discourage spring assisted vehicles. Don't be a follower of the crowd, but be the leader.

Annika Keith

| May 02, 2021

I became the first owner of a KVT Ball Bearing Opening knife. It's my kind of music, and I enjoy I appreciate it a lot! Coming from a long line of overpriced OTF, side automatic, custom, assisted, etc, I liked the style but was hesitant to purchase. The reason I ordered it and made it my EDC is the following A great deal, came bright and has remained bright, light weight and just the right size for me and keeps out of my short pockets, looks great, discreet, with a deep clip AND as quick opening as anything else (most of them I seldom use or have sworn off). There is a difference between people making a good product and listening to what they want in a knife, rather than making it so overpriced, unique, and missing the main features I wanted, like a deep carry clip, or even in the same black color. As a Kershaw customer I can admit I wasn't a huge fan until I got the ZT0450CF, which changed how I perceived the KAI brand in general. There is no doubt that these products are great!.

Mercy Moody

| Mar 18, 2021