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Kershaw

Kershaw Turismo 5505

Compact folding knife with 2.9 inch D2 steel blade, assisted flipper opening, stainless steel handle with black PVD coating, and frame lock.

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Weight94 g (3.32 oz)
PriceUS$44.99
Blade steelD2 high-carbon tool steel
Lock typeFrame lock
Technical Specs

Specifications

CategoryFolding Knife
Blade length74 mm (2.91 in)
Overall length171 mm (6.73 in)
Closed length99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness3 mm (0.12 in)
Handle materialStainless steel
FinishBlack PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Opening methodAssist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip typeAmbidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Carry Profile

Best for

▣Everyday Carry▣Compact Pocket Knife▣Users Who Prefer Assisted Opening
Limitations

Not best for

!Heavy-duty Tasks Requiring Larger Blade
Field Signals

Common praise

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Compact size with comfortable four-finger grip

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Smooth and quick assisted opening

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Good blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retention

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Stealthy black finish and quality construction

Watchlist

Common complaints

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Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feel

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Limited blade length for larger tasks

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