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Kershaw Intellect Folding Knife w/SpeedSafe
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Kershaw Intellect Folding Knife w/SpeedSafe
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The Kershaw Intellect is a compact gentleman’s folder that’s as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional. A smart choice for detail work and slicing, it features a slim, tapered stainless steel handle, which gives the user more leverage over the wide drop-point blade Read More
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Sep 29, 2017
Received this a few days ago and overall I'm really happy with it. It's dense and heavy and feels great in the hand despite being a very small knife. The pivot tension was very tight at first which made it a bit difficult to flip open, but with no adjustment it's gotten easier over the past few days and feels very natural and fluid now.
Folded, it's so small it fits all the way into the coin pocket of my jeans, so it's much more out of the way and doesn't compromise my reach into the larger pocket like my old knife that it's replacing. Open, it's large enough to be useful without being cumbersome or attracting undue attention. The style is elegant and conservative, and the satin polish on the blade really appeals to me. It carries easily, and I really appreciate how comfortably it stays in the pocket, tip up and protected from opening.
As others have mentioned, the frame lock is pretty tight. I can release it with one hand with some effort, but it would have been nice to have a bit more of an edge to push on, even just a millimeter beyond the edge of the other handle scale. The attachment of the clip to the back of the knife could have been a bit better designed as well; they didn't provide a recess in the handle for it so it often gets in the way and snags the seam of the pocket.
My gripes are pretty minor however. I look forward to having this knife on my person for years to come.
Folded, it's so small it fits all the way into the coin pocket of my jeans, so it's much more out of the way and doesn't compromise my reach into the larger pocket like my old knife that it's replacing. Open, it's large enough to be useful without being cumbersome or attracting undue attention. The style is elegant and conservative, and the satin polish on the blade really appeals to me. It carries easily, and I really appreciate how comfortably it stays in the pocket, tip up and protected from opening.
As others have mentioned, the frame lock is pretty tight. I can release it with one hand with some effort, but it would have been nice to have a bit more of an edge to push on, even just a millimeter beyond the edge of the other handle scale. The attachment of the clip to the back of the knife could have been a bit better designed as well; they didn't provide a recess in the handle for it so it often gets in the way and snags the seam of the pocket.
My gripes are pretty minor however. I look forward to having this knife on my person for years to come.
chaosmagnet
100
Aug 20, 2017
Got mine today. It came quite sharp, well centered and with neither too much nor too little tension in the blade pivot. The lockup is super solid with no blade play in any direction. It's a bit challenging to disengage the lock one-handed but with a bit of practice I can get it done. Nice pocket clip. Good ergos overall for a knife where the handle is a bit too short for my hand; I really like the coarse jimping where my thumb rests on the spine. Heavy, as one would expect from stainless steel scales. At this price point there is nothing not to like.
ReggieM
70
Jul 25, 2017
Got my knife a few days ago. It doesn't snap out all the way like other Kershaw Speedsafe knives I have. Is there something to do to loosen it or is this just how this knife is? Of the other Kershaw speedsafe knives I have the Funxion snaps out the quickest and brawler is a close second. The Cryos snap out pretty fast at first but over time seem to slow down.
Purehate69
6
Jun 29, 2017
Great looking knife. To bad it's made in China.
I would pay more for USA made knives.
kenstogie
29
Aug 9, 2017
Purehate69Ditto....Generally [like almost always] better steel from the USA.........
I do like the low ride clip and lefty or righty
ISK
552
Jul 25, 2016
Hey Everybody - I got some news from the vendor. Production of this knife is backed up until October, and as opposed to making everyone wait several months for something we promised would take a few weeks, we are going to have to end this drop. Rest assured when these knives come back into production we will try to get them for the community again! Thanks for your understanding!
JustAnotherGuitarist
15
Jul 24, 2016
This knife is only $27 on Amazon with free shipping if you have Prime.
Yorgi
23
Apr 10, 2016
Got mine yesterday, nice to finally have knives shipping to Canada. I'd like to see the fixed blades available up here. There should be zero problems with fixed blades crossing the border, it's the folders that can be "snapped" open with a flick of the wrist that might get confiscated.
Overall my view is similar to the video reviewer on the first page of this thread. Mine came with a decent coating of factory oil, everything is tight, lockup is solid with zero blade play. My blade is a bit off center and I would rate sharpness B for the factory edge. It's much better after stropping. Feels great in hand and I love the deep pocket clip. A nice low cost knife that looks awesome and non-threatening, which I think is important for an EDC.
Overall my view is similar to the video reviewer on the first page of this thread. Mine came with a decent coating of factory oil, everything is tight, lockup is solid with zero blade play. My blade is a bit off center and I would rate sharpness B for the factory edge. It's much better after stropping. Feels great in hand and I love the deep pocket clip. A nice low cost knife that looks awesome and non-threatening, which I think is important for an EDC.
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