Kershaw Static Cleaver Pocket Knife, 2.8 Inch Blade, Manual Open Every Day Carry (3445)

This knife is sharp and has held an excellent edge throughout a variety of uses. I work in the field and this has been my go to utility knife for a little over a year. It feels good when using it and is easy to keep a grip even in wet conditions. This is definitely not the lightest of pocket knives but for the durability and function I highly recommend it!

I've had several Kershaw pocket knives over the years. My go-to is typically the Reverb. But this time I decided to try out this cleaver design instead. So far I've really appreciated the sturdy feeling of this blade and, of course, the cleaver design. Even though it's larger and heavier than the Reverb, the lack of a hook latch is actually a good thing because I found that the hook latch combined with the belt clip could lead to occasional tangling. Although I can imagine that this blade design might be counterproductive in certain situations, I haven't discovered what those are yet. Also, as you would expect, the blade arrived sharp and ready to go. Overall, I'd say this is a very solid purchase and worth considering for your next pocket blade.

The cleaver shape of the blade looks kinda gimmicky, but its actually pretty darn useful on a knife of this size and intended use. Blade came sharp, and the QC is fine for this Chinese-produced knife (blade well centered, hinge and lock engage positively and manipulated easily). You'll likely spend a decent amount of time wiping down the satin finish on the blade, because it collects fingerprints and other marks easily. The 8Cr13MoV steel speaks for itself; some folks spend their lives explaining to people how cheap and crappy 8Cr13MoV is, while others just sharpen it when necessary and buy another knife when it fails. For this price, the steel is fine.It is a cool little knife, and would make a cool gift. If this were gonna be my only everyday pocketknife, I'd buy something else. If I'm throwing it in a box with a dozen other 3-inch folders, then buy this guy. Recommended.

I absolutely love Kershaw knives. Literally, if I was to ever have a son (I'm not), I would name him Kershaw... I had originally bought the kizer knife version before this one came out, because I had been wanting a good cleaver pocket knife... when this one came out, I immediately bought it. I've carried it for a few weeks now everyday. My biggest complaint is, its 'stuck' closed almost everytime I want to open it. I cant use the back flipper at all. I have to pull on the blade and can actually feel a slick tick and then the blade is fine to open. Im truly taking this as to be a single knife issue... because out of the dozen or so Kershaw knives that I own, this is the only one that had any type of issue like that. I will say, the Kizer version blows this one out of the water, but it costs significantly more as well. If my little flaw is just a one off occurrence, this knife is worth its weight in gold... if it's a design flaw, it may very well be my last ever Kershaw.

Carry this with me at work to cut boxes and tape and such. Came super sharp right out of the box. I just had to tighten the knife so it wouldnt open too easily

Knife opens easily with assisted spring. Very good quality, good value for price. Good fit in the hand. I am well pleased with Kershaw tools.

A great knife. very sharp, this is a keeper

Wanted a pocket cleaver because I thought they looked interesting. Bought this one along with the Gerber cleaver and some other odd sounding brand that starts with a J. The Kershaw is by far my favorite. Sharp, smooth opening and closing, and about the perfect size for edc. The Gerber is larger and thicker. It would be better fitted for a camping trip where you need something larger and thicker.