| Another Ken Onion Designed knife from Kershaw. | | | | Weight: 3.5oz. |
| Ken Onion is one of the hottest custom knife | | | | As you can see, the steel is 440A, which is a |
| makers in the industry these days with his | | | | entry level steel when it comes to Cutlery. It is |
| custom peices fetching over $1800US a pop. | | | | decent performing when heat treated properly, |
| Even his Mid-Tech (semi-custom) peices pull in | | | | but to the knife aficionado, it is a low-end steel. It |
| about $1000US or even more. | | | | requires more maintenance, but will sharpen up |
| He teamed up with Kershaw several years ago to | | | | very easily. |
| introduce his knives to the other part of the | | | | The knife is a great value at only $40 or so at |
| population that would never have a chance to try | | | | many online stores now that it has been out for a |
| those knives out... and so far its been a success. | | | | while. I have one and also its brother knife the |
| So far he has collaborated with Kershaw for over | | | | Blackout, which is nearly identical except the blade |
| a dozen models, including the best-selling Chive. | | | | is black and has no holes in it. |
| The Whirlwind is one of the earliest models of the | | | | The knife opens via a thumbstud and has a clip |
| Speedsafe knife, and has the Onion holes in the | | | | mounted for Tip Down carry... not my personal |
| blade. It is a very well designed knife with a | | | | favourite, but acceptable. This knife is a popular |
| comfortable handle. The handle is Plastic | | | | knife among non-collectors due to its very |
| (polymide), with Steel embedded liners which | | | | reasonable price and good looks. I would |
| house the speed safe system. The Speedsafe | | | | recommend this knife highly at this price point |
| Technology allows the knife to spring open similar | | | | along with Spyderco's Endura, which may have |
| to an automatic after you open the knife | | | | better blade steel, but lacks in gadget factor. |
| approximately 1/8", but is legal to carry in Canada | | | | Overall, its a good knife. The polymide handles are |
| and most states except for Michigan I believe. | | | | a bit cheap, but steel liners give it some heft. |
| Very high gadget factor if ya ask me! | | | | Blade steel is a bit mediocre, but still acceptable. |
| Here's the stats: | | | | Overall its a fanstastic deal since it rocks in every |
| Steel: 440-A | | | | other department including comfort and great |
| Handles: Black Polyamide | | | | usable blade shape. The Hollow ground blade is |
| Blade Length: 3.25" | | | | quite thin and will take a very sharp edge. |
| Closed Length: 4.5" | | | | |