Kershaw Thermite 3880BW, blackwash
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW, blackwash
Full description
The Kershaw Thermite is a great pocket knife for everyday use, designed by Rick Hinderer. The shape of the blade really catches the eye. The edge runs straight to the point, but bends up nearing the tip. The Thermite looks very similar to the Kershaw Cryo’s, which is not that strange since Hinderer has designed both!
Specifications
9.1 cm
138 g
Material handle
G10, stainless
Type of steel
8Cr13MoV
Reviews
Average rating
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Having bought a couple of Kershaw knives before I expected to receive a reasonably well-made product: The Thermite more than met my expectations. The fit and finish of the knife are very good, the lock engagement is solid, the blade is reasonably sharp when delivered (a few minutes work can produce a razor edge) and edge retention is good. Blade shape makes it easy to sharpen, with no fussy re-curves or serrations. The handle fits well in a large hand. Handle material is reassuringly grippy. Flipper action is smooth. Blackwash finish is nicely subdued. Only negatives so far are a weight bias towards the handle (prefer balance at the pivot or slightly blade-heavy) and the thumb-studs are superfluous. Overall, this is a lot of knife at a budget price. You could easily spend two or three times more and not find a better assisted opener.
Specifications
General information
Dimensions & weight
2.8 cm
9.1 cm
8.9 cm
2.9 mm
Closed length
12.3 cm
Total length
21.3 cm
138 g
Material
Material handle
G10, stainless
Type of steel
8Cr13MoV
Features & functions
Finish blade
blackwashed
Right or left-handed
right-handed
Blade shape
clip point
plain edge
Tools
knife
Opening system
flipper, thumb stud
Type
assisted opener, everyday carry
Pocket clip
yes, tip-up and tip-down (left/right)
Pocket clip position
tip-down, tip-up
Pocket clip side
left, right
frame-lock
Can be opened with one hand
yes, assisted opening
hollow, Secondary V-edge
Number of tools
1
