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Kershaw Barstow Black GFN Spear-Point Flipper Knife 3960
Kershaw
The Barstow knife is both sleek and affordable. It embodies simplicity, efficiency, and preparedness. The blade has a straight spear-point shape and is sharpened on one side. The handle features glass-filled nylon scales with a textured arrow pattern for improved grip. The knife's overall appearance is dark and stylish, with subtle pops of color like blue anodized tube spacers and rings in the flipper/fingerguard.
Specifications
- Blade Steel: 8 Cr 13 Mo V
- Model Number: 3960
- Lock Type: Liner Lock
- Blade Thickness: 0.13 inches
- Handle Thickness: 0.56 inches
- Blade Length: 3 inches
- Open Length: 7 inches
- Weight: 3.4 ounces
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Finish Color: Black
- Style: Spear
- Clip Type: Reversible Deep Carry Right Left Tip Up
- Clip Position: Reversible
- Handle Material: Gfn
- Use Case: Tactical
- Origin: China
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
- Great feel in hand, especially in reverse grip
- Fast action SpeedSafe assisted opening
- Decently sharp blade
- Lightweight and durable GFN handle with grip-enhancing texture
- Nice blue anodized accents
- Good assembly and no play in the blade
- Overall weight feels good for the size
- Affordable price for quality
- Action can be a bit stiff initially
- Could be sharper out of the box
- More of a toy for collectors than a proper tool for some users
