Great knife for a great price!
My mother in law got me this for Christmas 2011 and I love this knife. The only thing I don't like is that it doesn't have a thumb catch to open it with, but that is very minor as the horn on the lower part of the blade is easy to push and the blade swings out very fast. That horn is part of the blade and it makes a good "hilt" (folders don't have proper hilts though) for your finger to rest up against while cutting or thrusting. The lines of the blade are very nice in my opinion, and the smooth edge will be easy to sharpen, but I loath the idea of taking off the factory edge.
The pocket clip is very stiff/firm, which is a good thing because it will not move or fall off of what it's clipped to without a bit more pressure than most require but it is still easy to get out. The handle is comfortable and offers excellent grip.
The sharpness of this blade out of the box cannot be overstated, it is VERY sharp in addition to being a well designed blade, so it will cut easily through just about anything you're likely to need it for with little effort. Just as an example, I was using it to cut a chicken leg off of a thigh yesterday and it cut through the bone joint so easily that I'd though it missed the bone, then I pulled out my plastic fork (eating at a dining facility in Afghanistan) and there were tines missing because it cut through the fork and the bone effortlessly!
The price with this knife on sale made me buy two more immediately after Christmas, but even at full price this knife is easily worth it (but I refuse to pay full price for anything anymore). If it's on sale I will buy more for gifts and just to keep an extra for myself because I like it even better than my other bigger and more expensive Kershaw. I trust this knife enough to keep it with me in Afghanistan for general all around use and as a last ditch defense against the random Jackal or wild dog that sometimes wanders onto the base (the ~3" blade is long enough to be a decent defensive weapon if you have need). It deploys smoothly and more quickly than any other spring assisted knife I've had, it looks great (better in person than in the pics), and most importantly it cuts well.
Also, the extra two shipped and arrived within the same 5 day period, I was pleasantly surprised.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kershaw |
| Model Name | Oso Sweet |
| Special Feature | Reversible |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Material | 8Cr13MoV |
| Style | Black |
| Blade Length | 3 Inches |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Item Length | 5 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5 x 1.54 x 1.42 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.25 x 4 x 1.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Kershaw |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Material | 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-Adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Kershaw Sporting Goods |
| Part Number | 1830 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Size | 3.1 Inch Blade |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
