Brawler Pocketknife, 3" 8Cr13MoV Steel Modified Tanto Blade, Assisted Folder Opening with Flipper, Liner Lock System, Tactical EDC

So I have never written a review on an EDC knife before. I usually stick to writing reviews on things like colognes and speakers/headphones. I am by no means a knife expert, but I do know a thing or two. To start off, I have never owned a high quality/high-end knife. The only knives I have ever owned have been cheap Chinese knives with 440 stainless steel blades. The only good quality knives I have owned to this point were the credit card blades offered on Amazon from Iain Sinclair. Those handy little knives are about as sharp as a box knife if you sharpen them. Anyways this is my first Kershaw knife purchase, and I am beyond impressed with just about everything about this little knife. It did seem a bit small when I first pulled it out of the package, but when i wielded it I realized it fits perfectly in my hand. This knife is definitely not made for people with large hands. The build quality is quite amazing, even if it is made in China instead of the USA. This knife is quite hefty for its size, which helps it feel much more at home in your hands. It feels very sturdy and durable and I expect it to last me a long time considering I don't use knives for much more than helping open boxes and the like. The blade is ridiculously sharp straight out of the box. One must be careful when pulling it out for the first time, as it can and will slice fingers open if mishandled! One of the classic tests for testing a knifes' sharpness is of course trying to slice through a sheet of paper. This blade does so with ease and extreme precision. It is practically effortless to cut paper and anything of similar structure. Another test of sharpness would be trying to shave with the knife. I have not tried it yet but it seems it would most definitely be sharp enough to shave arm or leg hairs. Overall this knife, I feel is worth every penny of the price I paid, which was quite low. I imagine I will be adding several Kershaw knives to my collection over time. The Kershaw Leek is probably at the top of my list right now. Buy this knife, you wont regret it. It is perfect for an EDC, and will easily perform to your satisfaction. I highly recommend this knife if you are looking for something that is good quality and affordable. Especially for a beginner or for your first knife purchase.

Excellent knife, factory edge is extremely sharp and durable. I literally cleaned 2 deer with it and it still had a good edge to it. Firm and responsive assisted opening. Came in standard red and black Kershaw packaging, cased inside aprime shipping box. Very secure. It also showed up a day earlier. Is it just me or didn't the mail stop running on Sundays when we were kids?

For a short summary skip to the bottom. If you want a fair assessment of the sharpness/quality of the knife reading the whole things would be better. For the price I can't knock it. It's smooth when it opens and closes, has a good albeit small clip that isn't too tight, and comes decently sharp. That being said there are some issues. For example, opening with the 'flipper' nub is smooth and has a satisfying click, but using the thumb tacks isn't quite as easy or smooth and doesn't open with the same click. So it seems like the hinge isn't reinforced very well. While the handle does have a good grip I'm not a huge fan of the 'edgy' pattern, but I can't take away points for that because I knew what it looked like when I bought it. It's not too heavy but doesn't feel cheap either. In short, for a little over twenty bucks this is a good knife. I got it to tear down boxes and do other basic work like that, and it does it's job nicely. I can't speak to the longevity of this blade or how well it holds its edge, but really when can you expect at this price point? My main motivation for writing this post was to clear up how sharp the blade is. Some say it's sharp as hell, others say it's incredibly dull, but really the truth is it's neither. Enthusiasts will knock the blade for being dull because they know how to properly sharpen a knife and buy more expensive knives. For those who buy this as their first knife they will say it's sharp as can be because it does cut well. But I want to put this in perspective. This can easily cut through cardboard, thin rope like para cord, and other 'typical' things like that with a little bit of force, but nothing too excessive. But I want to compare this blade to the spyderco tenacious to make a point. These blades are made out of the same steel, but the tenacious was double the price. This blade, from amazon without any sharpening, can shave arm hair (with a bit of force, but nothing too crazy) and easily slice through paper when doing the 'paper test'. It cuts through the same materials listed above with noticeably more ease. But again, it was double the price for the same steel. You can either sharpen this blade yourself, or take it to someone who sharpens blades on the cheap and these knives would be mostly equal in terms of the edge. But would you really spend 5-10 bucks to have someone sharpen a $20ish blade? In short: For the price it's great. Can't complain. It's sharp enough so that it isn't a problem, and the build quality exceeds what I would expect with a knife of this price. But if you have cash to burn and want something that comes really sharp from the factory then look at more expensive knives, and maybe other brands. Just remember, you get what you pay for. I fully expect this knife to have a short life because of it's price, especially if I use it while camping. But if it does break, hey, it was only $20ish bucks.

I recently purchased the Kershaw Pocket Knife, and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed. This knife truly embodies the quality and craftsmanship that Kershaw is known for. Design and Build: The weight and size of the knife are perfect, making it extremely convenient to carry around. It fits comfortably in my pocket without feeling bulky. The sleek design and sturdy build give it a premium feel. Performance: In terms of performance, this pocket knife is exceptional. The blade is sharp and precise, making it ideal for various tasks, from everyday cutting needs to more demanding situations. The knife opens smoothly and locks securely, providing a sense of reliability and safety during use. Ergonomics: The knife's handle is well-designed, offering a comfortable grip that ensures ease of use. Whether you're using it for extended periods or just for quick tasks, it feels natural in hand. Kershaw Brawler Pocketknife is a fantastic addition to my collection. Its weight, size, and overall design are perfectly in line with what I expect from the Kershaw brand. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of a reliable, high-quality pocket knife.

Decent, affordable knife with some tradeoffs. The blade is fairly thick and appears very strong. But a tradeoff is that the thickness slightly interferes with the cutting object once the blade travels deeper. The tanto point is also thick and strong, seems useful for prying and poking. But the trade off is where the tanto point meets the rest of the blade, there is an angled corner that is not as easy to use for certain kinds of slicing. Edge is sufficiently sharp, but the angle also seems higher than my other Kershaw knives. Maybe ~25+ degrees instead of the typical ~20 degrees. I like the grippy texture of the nylon handle scale. No more slippery grip. But it is slightly on the bulky side. The thumb stud is too close to the handle to work well as a thumb stud. It appears to be more of a backstop when the blade is fully deployed, as it makes contact with the handle. The 4-position pocket clip mounts allows more options. But the included pocket clip is not the deep-carry style. I was able to find an aftermarket deep-carry clip that fit the screw holes. Flipper works, but the upper front area of the handle angles up and blocks off a portion of the height of the finger flipper. Would have liked some jimping on the flipper to make up for this. There is jimping on the rear spine of the blade. Weight. It's a little heavier for the size, but not the heaviest I've seen in the Kershaw lineup. Coating. The Black Oxide looks nice. But it may not hide scratches as well as other styles or plain stainless. Length. It is exactly 3 inches if using the measuring method of blade tip to the leading point of the handle. Which could be important for local laws.

Good edc knife at a price point that I’m willing to abuse or lose this piece. Great for traveling situations where I might lose it. Overall design is great. It doesn’t look comfortable but it really is, and the mechanism is good.

I have used pocket knives for a while due to my job handling the shipments at the restaurant I work at. But because I never needed them for serious issues I have always gone cheap. Tac-Force, $10 cheap. The blades get wobbly and dull, so I decided to step up a bit to Kershaw. Trying to remain on the cheaper side while still having quality I figured these Kershaw Speefsafe knives would be perfect and so far I have not been disappointed at all. The open assist feature is extremely useful when I want to get things open quickly. I also have carried a knife in the hopes that it will help in a self-defense situation but the knives I carried would never actually be any help due to their flimsy-ness. This, while small, is very sturdy. I have dropped it numerous times and there is still no blade wobble. The blade itself is thick and everything is sturdy. The only disappointments weren't even anything to worry about. The size makes it perfect for EDC, but it's just a tiny bit small for me since I am 6,3 and 240 pounds. However it's barely noticeable in the pocket and the clip is strong. The other mild complaint was how the open assist took about a day to really get working. It was stiff at first, but simply opening it several times fixes that and it evens out quite well. Again, not even really a complaint. Also, very probably THE SHARPEST knife I have ever picked up. I know have about 12 folders and 3 large fixed blades and NONE of these got close to how sharp this blade was straight out of the box. I could shave skin and hair alike. So here's what I could find for pros and cons: Pros: 1. Perfect for carrying every day for a wide array of tasks. 2. Open assist is strong and very helpful. Also a tad bit intimidating/cool looking. 3. Comfortable in the hand for a variety of grips. 4. Sturdy, doesn't feel like it's going to fall apart any time soon. 5. Sharp, sharp, sharp. Probably the sharpest knife I have ever gotten. 6. Cheap, but not lacking in quality. Cons: 1. A teensy bit small for ME. Probably not for anyone else. I am a bit larger than your average person, so that's to be expected. 2. Took about a day to get the assisted open mechanism to smooth out. That's about it. I hope this helps. Bottom line: If you want a good quality but still affordable EDC knife, this is it. -Gary

I love Kershaw knives. The brawler is one of my favorite knives. It looks super cool. I just found out they're coming out with a serrated version. This knife is kind of dressy, but also has a contemporary look to it. All Kershaw knives are high-quality for the price. It's really just a matter of style for 30 bucks. You cannot go wrong with a knife like this. It opens very smoothly. The blade is very sharp. The grip is perfect for my hand and the clip holds it very tight in my pocket. One day I would like to own all the shot style knives.

Das Messer liegt gut in der Hand, besser, als man es bei der eckigen Form des Griffs vermuten würde. Die Klinge öffnet sehr schnell und arritiert dann bombenfest; da wackelt nichts. Durch die Tanto-Form der Klinge hat diese einen großen, komplett geraden Abschnitt, der gut zum Schaben und Schnitzen verwendet werden kann. Insgesamt ist das Messer groß genug für einen festen Griff, aber klein genug, um nicht unpraktisch zu sein. Außerdem ist der Preis von 40€ für ein Alltagsmesser ideal, denn es ist kein allzu großer Schaden, wenn es doch mal kaputt geht oder man es verliert. Wer also ein Messer braucht, dass wirklich tagtäglich für die Arbeit eingesetzt werden kann und das auch aushält, sollte sich das hier mal genauer ansehen. Kleiner Tipp: Das Messer hat sowohl Knöpfe für das Öffnen mit dem Daumen als auch Flipper zum Öffnen mit dem Zeigefinger. Ich empfehle letzteres, da das Öffnen mit den Thumbstuds nicht besonders bequem ist. Mit dem Flipper funktioniert es aber umso besser. Geeignet für Links- und Rechtshänder.

Perfekt 👌

Der Brawler ist nicht zu groß, um ihn angenehm mit dem Deep-Carry-Clip in der Hosentasche tragen zu können, und auch nicht zu klein, um damit sinnvoll zu schneiden. Der Griff ist gut strukturiert und liegt auch mit feuchten Händen sicher in der Hand. Die Spitze ermöglicht feine Schittarbeiten und die grade Schneide der Klinge läßt sich bei Bedarf leicht nachschärfen. Ein gutes Messer für wenig Geld. Ob die Klinge nur schwarz lackiert oder wie die des schwarzen Kershaw Blur DLC- (Diamond-Like Carbon) beschichtet und damit sehr abriebfest ist, entzieht sich meiner Kenntnis. Ich vermute, daß man wegen einer günstigen Preisgestaltung bei Kershaw in China nur lackiert hat. Die Kershaws aus amerikanischer Fertigung sind wegen des ungünstigen Dollarkurses in Deutschland relativ teuer und tendentiell qualitativ hochwertiger.

Ein wirklich Tolles Messer! Verarbeitung ist sehr gut und macht im Vergleich mit so manchem anderen Messer echt was her!

Ich habe das Messer jetzt ein paar Tage bei der Arbeit in Gebrauch und es zeigt sich folgendes : Die Klinge ist scharf, kann aber im Lieferzustand ein Nachschärfen vertragen. Öffnen und Schließen funktionieren sehr gut, der Feder-Mechanismus ist Geschmackssache. Das Griffmaterial ist sehr widerstandsfähig. Die schwarze Beschichtung allerdings nicht, hier zeigt sich schnell Abnutzung. Mechanisch macht das Messer eine sehr gute Figur, auch nach starker Beanspruchung ist kein Spiel festzustellen. Ich werde es auf jeden Fall behalten, zumal die Größe sehr taschenfreundlich ist. 10-15 € weniger wäre aber auch nicht schlecht. Update: Nach ein paar Wochen Alltagsgebrauch ist die Feder gebrochen. Zurück gesendet. Verkäufer will Rückerstattung veranlassen. Da auch andere so etwas berichten scheint es sich um einen generellen Fehler zu handeln.