My first Kershaw was the cryo. I had it for 6 years. I remember leaving it outside before the first New England snow storm of the year, then when spring came I found it again. Minorly rusted for what it has been through. Cleaned it up and it still rocked on for another 2 years before I gifted it to a friend. Looking almost new.
Lost mine after about 6 years of rough every day carry was just gifted a brand new one and hope to have it for Atleast another 6 years my favorite blade by far
Love the history behind this knife. Anytime you can speak highly about something you’ve carried for a long period of time is really appreciated. 💪🏼😉 Keep um coming!
9 years as my daily (So far) city p& d truck driver out in the Mojave Desert, this knife has never let me down! I like the weight -The most solid knife.
Not a huge fan of assisted but also carried an assisted Kershaw for several years as my beater knife (the Brawler) and it was also a reliable knife that I didn't mind beating on that survived forever. Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate you watching Jake! Just out of curiosity, why do you think so many people are against assisted opening knives? You are not the first to mention their lack of affection for them.
@@SurvivingtheDaily I’m not sure, I don’t hate them once I have them I just never really choose them. I think the main thing is unlike an auto, they normally have a regular deployment method and lock so if you have an assisted with a flipper and liner lock for example it is almost as easy to open a non assisted with the same flipper tab but much harder to close the assisted one due to the spring tension.
Mine felt a bit heavy at first compared to similar sized knives but after carrying it for about 6 months I feel the opposite way, other knives feel light and almost flimsy. I picked up a gerber a bit ago, the tip immediately broke, screws are coming loose etc. looks like the kershaw is keeping the top spot. The bevel on the gerber is a bit easier to sharpen freehand so it does have its perks.
I'm happy to see I am not the only one who has a special love for this knife. The Cryo is very well built and will last a good long time. Thank you for checking out the video!! 🙏
In my experience, if you're in the budget market, stay *far,* far away from Gerber. All their knives are way overpriced for what they are, and everyone of them I've ever had has fallen apart in under 3 months from just normal use. Kershaw and Civivi are about the only readily-available budget brands I'd consider as far as build and materials and sturdiness is concerned. Everything else I've ever had in that price-range has fallen apart on me, and is made of sub-standard materials.
The first real knife I ever bought for myself was a Kershaw Leek. Still a great knife and I still love the handle and blade shape. But, I won't buy another assisted opener. It just feels like cheating and when proper design, good bearings, and a bit of oil can make any knife fly open with the same ease. That said, the Leek still sits on my desk every day.
How do you like the Speedsafe? I’ve been thinking about picking up a Leek…In copper… but have waited because of the assisted opening. I don’t know how I feel about it in terms of reliability and longevity. You answered the longevity part with this video for me.
Not everyone is a fan of assisted knives but I can't lie, the speedsafe is impressive. It opens fast every time. The only downside is you can't drop shut it but being a loner lock, it is still a one handed closing.
@@SurvivingtheDaily I’m glad you said that. That was a concern. I like knifes that you can manipulate one handed. Drop shut is fun but not 100% necessary. Thanks for the info! I feel better about pulling the trigger on one.
I have this one as well as a dozen other kershaw knives I did a video a while back on those. My edc is the kershaw link that knife is an absolute beast I've beat the crap out of it and it comes back for more
I personally do not like the knife at all. Don’t like the action don’t like the clothes don’t like that it’s so small the handle don’t even fit in your hand it’s heavy
There you go..I’m not a Kershaw fan..bad experience with a crap knife and customer service screwed me..I hate assisted knives..I’ll never buy a Kershaw again..as far as I’m concerned they are crap lol whenever I see a Kershaw video I cringe 😅 lol rant over..glad you love it..that’s what it’s all about..people loving what they carry no matter what..great video
My first Kershaw was the cryo. I had it for 6 years. I remember leaving it outside before the first New England snow storm of the year, then when spring came I found it again. Minorly rusted for what it has been through. Cleaned it up and it still rocked on for another 2 years before I gifted it to a friend. Looking almost new.
That is awesome!!! I still have a fondness for this knife. Even after all the others I have purchased.
Lost mine after about 6 years of rough every day carry was just gifted a brand new one and hope to have it for Atleast another 6 years my favorite blade by far
Love the history behind this knife. Anytime you can speak highly about something you’ve carried for a long period of time is really appreciated. 💪🏼😉 Keep um coming!
Thank you Common! This one is like an old reliable friend.
@@SurvivingtheDaily awesome!
9 years as my daily (So far) city p& d truck driver out in the Mojave Desert, this knife has never let me down! I like the weight -The most solid knife.
That's what I love to hear!! It truly is a solid knife. 100%
This was easily my favorite knife a while ago, it holds a special place in my heart! Such a simple but effective knife!
I agree. I have absolutely no complaints with this knife. I'd still be carrying it if I hadn't started a TH-cam channel.
Not a huge fan of assisted but also carried an assisted Kershaw for several years as my beater knife (the Brawler) and it was also a reliable knife that I didn't mind beating on that survived forever. Thanks for sharing!
I appreciate you watching Jake! Just out of curiosity, why do you think so many people are against assisted opening knives? You are not the first to mention their lack of affection for them.
@@SurvivingtheDaily I’m not sure, I don’t hate them once I have them I just never really choose them. I think the main thing is unlike an auto, they normally have a regular deployment method and lock so if you have an assisted with a flipper and liner lock for example it is almost as easy to open a non assisted with the same flipper tab but much harder to close the assisted one due to the spring tension.
@@UncommonEDC I was getting the sense that it was an issue of purity but that makes a lot more sense.
Mine felt a bit heavy at first compared to similar sized knives but after carrying it for about 6 months I feel the opposite way, other knives feel light and almost flimsy. I picked up a gerber a bit ago, the tip immediately broke, screws are coming loose etc. looks like the kershaw is keeping the top spot. The bevel on the gerber is a bit easier to sharpen freehand so it does have its perks.
I'm happy to see I am not the only one who has a special love for this knife. The Cryo is very well built and will last a good long time. Thank you for checking out the video!! 🙏
In my experience, if you're in the budget market, stay *far,* far away from Gerber. All their knives are way overpriced for what they are, and everyone of them I've ever had has fallen apart in under 3 months from just normal use. Kershaw and Civivi are about the only readily-available budget brands I'd consider as far as build and materials and sturdiness is concerned. Everything else I've ever had in that price-range has fallen apart on me, and is made of sub-standard materials.
The first real knife I ever bought for myself was a Kershaw Leek. Still a great knife and I still love the handle and blade shape. But, I won't buy another assisted opener. It just feels like cheating and when proper design, good bearings, and a bit of oil can make any knife fly open with the same ease. That said, the Leek still sits on my desk every day.
I love mine!!!
Great review!!!!
Thank you! Im happy I'm not the only one that loves this knife.
How do you like the Speedsafe? I’ve been thinking about picking up a Leek…In copper… but have waited because of the assisted opening. I don’t know how I feel about it in terms of reliability and longevity. You answered the longevity part with this video for me.
Not everyone is a fan of assisted knives but I can't lie, the speedsafe is impressive. It opens fast every time. The only downside is you can't drop shut it but being a loner lock, it is still a one handed closing.
@@SurvivingtheDaily I’m glad you said that. That was a concern. I like knifes that you can manipulate one handed. Drop shut is fun but not 100% necessary. Thanks for the info! I feel better about pulling the trigger on one.
@@FloridaBoyEDC make sure you post a video. I'd love to hear your thoughts once you get it in hand.
@@SurvivingtheDaily You got it!
I have this one as well as a dozen other kershaw knives I did a video a while back on those. My edc is the kershaw link that knife is an absolute beast I've beat the crap out of it and it comes back for more
The proof is in the pudding. These knives take a beating and keep coming back for more.
@@SurvivingtheDaily yes sir and they are very reasonably priced
I’m just a simple country boy the Kershaw cryo- comes in a blister pack I bought it for seven dollars in 2013
I just watched this video just to see who would comment this knife is dollar store knife. Yes it’s tough but small dull the action suck hate the knife
Oh man. I think even then, that was a bargain.
I personally do not like the knife at all. Don’t like the action don’t like the clothes don’t like that it’s so small the handle don’t even fit in your hand it’s heavy
There you go..I’m not a Kershaw fan..bad experience with a crap knife and customer service screwed me..I hate assisted knives..I’ll never buy a Kershaw again..as far as I’m concerned they are crap lol whenever I see a Kershaw video I cringe 😅 lol rant over..glad you love it..that’s what it’s all about..people loving what they carry no matter what..great video
Tell me how you really feel. 😂😂
@@SurvivingtheDaily lol haha I hear that a lot lol I’d buy a spydercrap before a Kershaw @edc4fun 😂
I’ve got two of them. A G10 handle and also stone washed steel. It’s my go to beater knife. All the Best!!
I have this also but compared to a cold steel they're all junk
Compared to a lot of other knives it's junk. But still better than others.
When measure against cold steel its crap.
Depends on which cold steel.
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