Kershaw Ken Onion Blackout 1550

Have been going through an ongoing search to find the smallest, most effective knife that fits my particular hand to fulfill the edc role. Just picked this little guy up today:

the Kershaw Ken Onion Blackout 1550


Here's the info from the Kershaw website -

Key Features:

Speedsafe opening.
Stainless steel design
polyamide handle


Product Description:

This Kershaw Ken Onion Blackout, Model 1550, has a ti-nitride coated 440A stainless steel 3.25 inch blade with a black polyamide handle. The Speed-Safe torsion bar allow this knife to be opened with one push. When closed this 3.5 oz Kershaw knife is 4.5 inches long.

Technical Specs:

440A ti-nitride coated stainless steel blade
black polyamide handle
3.25 inch blade
4.5 inch closed length
weighs 3.5 oz

The main question for me is how the 440A steel is going to wear over time compared to some of my other knives with higher grade steels. I highly doubt that I put the kind of wear on a knife that will be required to actually see a difference in the steel, but time will tell.

As noted in this vid, I've been dealing with some fine, micro chipping on my Spyderco Perrin PPT which has an S30V blade. That actually caught me off-guard as I put my knives through moderate use at best: no hard use, hard-surface, dressing game, etc, so I'm surprised it's chipped so easily.
Anyone else have this issue with their S30V blades???

That further illustrates the notion that maybe the blade steel isn't all THAT important in the "moderate use" category. I will continue to be a steel snob when it comes to my collector quality knives, but for those in my edc category, the jury's still out for me. Again: time will tell. Stay tuned.

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[lawrnk]

Hey, I ended up finding your video as I was interested in a kershaw. Basically, I can pick anything off the kershaw site under the MSRP of 100 bucks. I love the speed safe. Basic daily carry. What would you get? thanks for the advice?

[FistsOfLegend1]

@lawrnk IMO the S30V Blur is a beast.....JYD is nice too...both under the $100 price point and both high quality knives. For just a little over $100 though ($112 msrp), you can step up to the Kershaw Zero Tolerance 0350 w/speed safe and S30V and in my opinion that's the best bang for your buck. The ZT line are all tough, durable, overbuilt knives with very high quality materials. Personal preference though, right? Good luck.

[lawrnk]

Weird, I'm straight up euro and I'm darker. Anyway, bygones. Did you try out the gen 4 glocks yet? I've been eyeing those.

[FistsOfLegend1]

@lawrnk No doubt - no harm, no foul. Been eyeing the Gen 4's as well, but I'm in the middle of a long-gun binge and have my eyes on a Bushie ACR at the moment.....overpriced but sexy as hell.

[SUP3RZ0MB1E]

Ive had a blackout for almost 2 years now, and I love it. Took a bit to get used to the plastic handle (really light) but I love it now. Holds an edge real nice

[FistsOfLegend1]

@SUP3RZ0MB1E I agree bro, took me a minute as well but, for me, the ergos make up for the light feel. Thanks for watching.

[s5paternostro]

Hey bro you should check out the Kershaw Emerson Commander. That's a bad ass knife, I'm looking for one online but can't seem to find anyone with them in stock.

[cherriezs]

lethargic, good word. haha love your videos keep it up.

[INYCT]

Whats the one in the middle

[DangerIncFilms]

How much did this cost you?

[lawrnk]

Hey, thanks for that info. Ended up getting the black out based on your review. Thanks!