The Kershaw Blur, designed by Ken Onion, has been a Kershaw bestseller for two decades. This assisted opening EDC knife has earned its place with ranchers, first responders, and everyday carriers who want a dependable folder that opens fast and locks up solid. Its 3.4 inch blade carries a slight recurve that slices and pierces well, and it is made in the USA at Kershaw's Oregon facility, one of the longest-running models in the full line of Kershaw knives.
SpeedSafe assisted opening is what makes the Blur distinctive. Start the blade with the thumb stud and the torsion bar snaps it the rest of the way open, fast and one handed. The torsion bar also holds the blade closed in your pocket until you deliberately push it open.
The standard Blur runs Sandvik 14C28N, a stainless known for good edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy sharpening, on 0.121 inch stock that is strong enough for hard jobs and still slices well. For more edge holding, the S30V Blur and MagnaCut Blur step up the steel, and the 50th Anniversary Blur runs CTS-BDZ1. Our knife steel guide compares them.
Anodized aluminum keeps the Blur at about 3.9 ounces, and Trac-Tec grip inserts hold on in wet or gloved hands. It closes to 4.5 inches, a mid-size folder that still carries easily. The liner lock is simple to use, and the right hand clip sets up for tip up or tip down carry.
The lineup covers BlackWash, olive, navy, and USA flag builds, serrated and tanto blades, and a glass breaker version. The newest, the Blur Kings Camo, wraps the aluminum handle in the Kings Camo pattern over a stonewashed 14C28N blade, made in the USA like the rest of the line.