Kershaw Double Cross/Double Duty

Sazabi · **on:** February 24, 2010, 05:19:55 AM

Does anyone have either of these knives? How are they? I've not really come across any reviews for them, but that could be the side-effect of Googling while sleepy. :/

Thanks.

Mike · **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2010, 10:51:33 PM

I had the Double Duty for awhile, but gave it away. One point of interest is that even though it looks like a slip joint (a SAK is a slip joint), it's not a slip joint. The blade is held shut by a small ball bearing detent in the liner lock. This can make the blade "stick" at that point when using the thumb stud. You have to find the right thumb placement to use the thumb stud effectively. The back spacers are black plastic, not being a true slipjoint they are not back springs. So, not having any bearing on the walk and talk of the knife, being plastic is not an issue. Both blades share a common liner lock, both blades do have thumb studs and nail nicks. The blades are thin and make good slicers. The blade steel is AUS-6 which is ok for normal cutting chores. It's not horrible and the heat treat seemed to get decent performance out of the steel. The scales are what is known as red stamina wood, which I believe is simply a resin type material along with red dye impregnated into wood. They looked nice enough, but were a little on the slippery side of things if your hands were wet.

I cannot give this knife a "buy" recommendation. Simply because for the money, you can get a much better knife.

Mike

Sazabi · **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:11:50 PM

Thanks for the review, Mike; from what it sounds, it's a wolf in a gentleman's knife sheep clothing. Not what I want, meh. Thanks, Mike.

Sean · **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2010, 11:49:18 PM

If I'd have found a Double Cross I probably would have bought it not all that long ago.
I wanted a little whittler and this is a bit of a popular knife among the porch carvers.
Went to something else so forgot about it until you brought it up.

David Bowen · **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2010, 12:42:06 AM

I had one like 10 years ago, was very attractive and rather sharp. I thought the idea of a traditional looking knife with liner locks and one hand opening was rather cleaver. Plus, it's made by Kershaw so you know its made well. I have thought about buying another one, just have not gotten around to it.