Review - Kershaw Knife 1710 (with lots of pics and a video)

I've previously posted this on candlepowerforums and bladeforums, but wanted to repost it here so that I might reach more people that are interested.

Here's a great pocket knife from Kershaw and I found it at Walmart for about $10. It's the Kershaw 1710, a lock-back folder which is about 3-1/8" closed and about 5-12" when open. The sharp part of the blade is about 2-3/8". It has a small hole which I believe came with a small split ring for attaching to a keychain. I'm not sure if it came with a split ring, as if it did, I removed it early on and I've had the knife for several weeks and can't remember.

Anyhow, I'm very impressed with how well it is made. I don't know what type of steel is used in the blade, but the handle is zytel, which I prefer over plain plastic. The handle is textured in a way that makes it very easy to grip.

Here are some photos...

Front Closed:


Back Closed:


Front Open:


Back Open:


Front Side Open:


Back Side Open:


Now the reason I included a video (and it's not the greatest of quality, sorry) is that this knife can be easily opened and closed with one hand. It's a matter of holding it properly, "flicking" it with your wrist and pressing down on the lock back with your index finger at just the right time. I can't describe properly how pleasing it is to do this. The blade really makes a good "snap" sound when you get good at it (no sound on the video, again sorry).

HERE is a link to my video.

I have a very modest collection of knives started and I have to say that this one finds itself in my pocket an awful lot of the time.

My review is very basic and covers the "bells and whistles" that I find so pleasing. There is, however, a much more detailed review (on bladeforums) of this knife by a fellow with a fine knife vocabulary.

HERE is a link to that review.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and answer them.

Thanks for looking,
Dan

 

Re: Kershaw Knife - 1710 Mini Review (with lots of pics and a video)

No problem,

Glad you like it.



Dan

 

Re: Kershaw Knife - 1710 Mini Review (with lots of pics and a video)

As Elvis might have said, "Thank you, thank you very much"

I'm a closet mall ninja

 

Re: Kershaw Knife - 1710 Mini Review (with lots of pics and a video)

Here is something I added recently to this knife, since it has no clip and is strictly for pocket carry:


It's one of those little "photon-like" lights that LightHound always throws in when you order something from him. It's a heck of a bright little light and I like the feature that let's you "snap" the light on into continuouse mode, so you don't have to keep squeezing it.

Some more pics:


Defensive mode?? Doubt you could blind an attacker, but at least the knife is ready :


Dan