Kershaw Dividend Folding Pocket Knife, Speedsafe Opening, Made in the USA, Multiple Styles

Little bit smaller than expected, but generally wery good.

I’m a huge fan of Kershaw knives. I’ve been collecting knives for more than 30 years now. I also forge my own knives, so I like to think I know what makes a good knife. Kershaw knives as a whole are great knives. They are well made using quality materials, ergonomic, they are designed well, and they are aesthetically appealing. They’re also quite affordable compared to other brands. I saw this knife in a knife store in San Francisco and thought it was pretty cool, but they wanted $150 for it. When my family and I go to San Francisco (pier 39) we often go to this little knife store that usually has all the latest knives that have come out. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking pictures of the ones I like, then once I get home I find them online for a better price. This knife was no exception. The knife has two different types of steel used for the blade. A harder steel on the cutting edge and a softer steel on the spine using Kershaw’s patented process which not only adds function, but also looks really cool. The action of the assisted opening mechanism is very smooth, fast, and works without fail. The handle is slim, sleek, and it fits well in the hand. I always have a pocket knife on me and I switch them out regularly, but lately I’ve been caring this knife on me for a while. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for a quality knife.

The Kershaw Dividend is my all time favorite knife, so when I saw the new composite blade version here on Amazon, I had to order it. I’m happy to report that the quality remains the same as always. This knife fits my hand perfectly, neither too large nor small. The action is very quick and smooth. Razor sharp out of the box and USA made Kershaws have, in my experience, always held a good edge for stainless steel. The Dividend is very thin so it sits a pocket comfortably. It’s also quite light for a knife of this size. Durable when used responsibly. This latest Dividend is a winner.

I like that the dividend completes my Leek, Link, and now Dividend, set of Kershaw's. It slightly larger than the Leek and has the same handle material as my Link. It fits right in between & may be my favorite of the 3. It snaps open easier than the others and doesn't have the annoying safety lock of the Leek. Fit and finish are perfect, very sharp and no flaws. Deep carry. Not slippery, even though it is aluminum. Might buy another if offered in a brighter color than olive green or in steel like my Leek. Sharp tooth blade is so cool.

INITIAL IMPRESSIONS: I’ve carried this knife for a few days now, and it’s seen light EDC use. The factory edge is wicked sharp! Fit and finish is excellent; the grinds are even, blade centering is perfect, and lock up is rock solid, around 75-80%. I prefer frame locks over liner locks, but this one is excellent for its intended use. The textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handle is quite economic and provides excellent grip! It fits my large hands just as well as my girlfriend’s small ones. Obviously the 420HC of the base models isn’t a super steel, but if you want an upgrade, you have the option. The only thing I’m not ecstatic about is the pocket clip. On the basic versions it is NOT deep carry. Mine also has some side-to-side play, but it hasn’t affected the function at all. As I hinted at, the upgraded version has a deep carry clip. Overall, this is a fantastic value, especially for being made in the USA! I don’t know how Kershaw does it! Even at $40, this is so worth it, but I caught this at $18.90. I had buy 3 more for that steal!

I own quite a few Kershaw pocket knives, my current carry knife is a “Junkyard Dog”, which is quite a bit larger and heavier than this “Dividend”. I got this knife because it was smaller and lighter and easily fits in my pocket or clipped in the corner of my pocket. I’ve been a fan of these composite blades ever since they came out and this one is excellent! As usual with Kershaw knives it is “hair shaving” sharp right out of the box, I immediately put it on my StropMan “4 Stroke” strop and it’s now like a scalpel. For the price, it’s hard to beat. The liner lock is solid and easy to actuate. The aluminum scales make the knife very light and easy to handle. You really can’t go wrong with it if you’re looking for a budget friendly small pocket knife for light use every day.