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The Kershaw Fatback gets its name from its wide, aggressively textured glass-filled nylon handle, which provides a secure grip in the harshest conditions. It features a 3.5-inch modified drop-point blade with a tapered shape, making it excellent for piercing tasks Read More

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BryanF86

Jun 29, 2018

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I'v e been very satisfied with this knife so far. The size is great for pocket carry, comes very sharp from the factory and I love the look of it. I switch between this knife and very small Kershaw and a custom made Benchmade and this one is quickly becoming my favorite. Great value for the price.

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CptZoc

Jun 29, 2018

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Holds the edge reasonably well, needs retightening of the clip every once in a while. I carry it every day, very convenient and good looking. No complaints.

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MCH_87

May 26, 2019

Verified Buyer

I considered going 3* on this, but went with 4* because for what it is, which is a $20 A/O budget model from Kershaw, it’s really not too bad. The assist works great. Fires out hard and reliably every time. Nice blade shape for EDC. Handle feels comfortable enough in hand. And blade came with a good usable edge. Did come with a great deep carry clip, which I promptly removed and put on my M390 Dividend. Unfortunately the Dividend’s clip wouldn’t fit on the Fatback. The biggest knock I have on this knife is the lockup. No worries with it failing because it engages at about 85-90%, which, inevitably, causes some serious lock stick. Actually makes a pretty loud “thwack” when it’s disengaged. Other than that though, it’s another very usable $20 offering from one of my personal favorites in Kershaw. If you want a good cheap knife though, I would recommend looking at Kershaw’s USA made line: Leek, Dividend, Link, or my hands down favorite, the Bareknuckle. Yeah they’re all more expensive, but WELL WORTH the extra $ for what you’re getting IMO.

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Sandither

Jul 23, 2020

Verified Buyer

True to its name

The kershaw fatback is a very thick blade, thus it feels very stable, and very solid. The spring mechanism is very snappy, allowing for a quick equip in a pinch. Something else to notice is it's light design. When you see the blade, you imagine it being a lot heavier than you come to find it being when you pick it up. Not in the cheap way either- just made from very light, very solid material.

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Dodge223

Sep 24, 2018

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This is borderline CCC (chinese cheap crap). My scales had the nubs from injection sprues still on them. The liner lock has a sharp burr that was just coated over. If I didnt get the 10.00 off from the Supergold delica drop delay i would return this. this is not what new Kershaws are like...

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woodall351

May 30, 2019

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I'm not happy with the know. The cheap plastic handle is uncomfortable and I thought Kershaw knives we're a USA made product. This one is from China Very disappointed!

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ReasonableFacsimile

Sep 3, 2018

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Feels pretty solid, and no blade play, but the action is a huge detractor. On the plus side, it opens and locks reliably; however, the feel when opening is kind of "mushy", without any reassuring "snap" at lockup. The action when closing it is simply atrocious--incredibly notchy and uneven resistance. I bought 2, and both do the same thing. Meanwhile, my waifu's Kershaw Blur A/O opens and closes smoothly and solidly. I suppose the inferior action of the Fatback is the result of the much lower price point. I think it would be nicer to use if they'd foregone the A/O and focused on making a manual flipper with better action.
Other than that, it's a decent knife. I mostly use it when working around the yard and house, and the blade shape is good for stuff like opening bags of mulch or sliding under zip-ties. The steel takes a nice edge and holds it longer than, say, some Gerber "mystery steel", but nonetheless requires sharpening after a couple of busy days.
Despite reading at least one listing that stated this knife is thinner than its name implies, the handle is damn chunky. Combined with the plasticky feel of the FRN scales and the mediocrity of the blade, it strikes me that this knife is far less serious than it's designed to look. Kind of a "my first tacticool knife", if you will.
Good for the price if you need something to toss in your tool box, if you tend to lose your knives, if you need something you won't feel bad messing up, or if you're used to carrying whatever's cheap at Wal-Mart. Otherwise I'd suggest spending a little more if you can.

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WTrapper

Jul 2, 2018

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My initial impression of this knife was really good. The blade is quick and easy to deploy/close with one hand. My only issue is that the point of the blade is very thin. I bent the last 3/16” of the blade trying to remove a zip tie. Not an easy bend either. The thing looks like an oyster knife now.

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