Comfortable and grippy handle
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Kershaw
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
The Kershaw Thermite 3880BW is a 3.5-inch assisted opening folding knife designed by Rick Hinderer, featuring a blackwashed 8Cr13MoV steel spanto blade, G10 and stainless steel handle, SpeedSafe assisted flipper and thumb stud opening, framed by a frame lock mechanism with a deep carry clip.
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Weight139 g (4.90 oz)
PriceUS$30
Blade steel8Cr13MoV
Lock typeFrame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Technical Specs
Specifications
CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length213 mm (8.39 in)
Closed length123 mm (4.84 in)
Blade thickness2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Handle materialG10 front scale and stainless steel back
FinishBlackwashed stonewashed
Opening methodSpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip typeDeep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Carry Profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Accurate CuttingQuick Blade Deployment
Limitations
Not best for
Batoning WoodUsers With Small Hands May Find It LargeTasks Requiring Lightweight Knife
Field Signals
Common praise
Smooth assisted opening with SpeedSafe
Strong frame lock with no blade play
Affordable price with high performance
Aesthetically pleasing design
Versatile pocket clip options
Watchlist
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for some users
Weight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)
Thumb studs are superfluous
Handle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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