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Why We Love This Deal
Whether you collect knives or just need a handy blade for everyday use, Amazon is the place to be right now: The retailer is throwing out some great deals on blades from Kershaw, a trusted brand with a wide lineup of pocket knives, hunting knives, and more. Last week, we saw the Brawler on sale for 30% off, and today, another Kershaw knife that’s flying well under the radar is on sale at an even bigger discount.
Amazon has the Kershaw Camshaft Pocket Knife on sale for just $22, a 36% discount from its normal price of $35. This folding knife features a versatile clip point blade, and it’s a top-rated pick among Amazon shoppers, despite getting lost in a sea of options on the site.
Kershaw Camshaft Pocket Knife, $22 (was $35) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Blade Style: Clip point blade
- Blade Length: 3 inches
- Closed Length: 4.25 inches
- Overall Length: 7.25 inches
- Weight: 3.1 ounces
The Camshaft features a stout 3-inch clip point blade made from 4Cr13 steel, an alloy that offers good corrosion resistance and strength. Reviewers say the clip point shape makes the blade good for piercing as well as general cutting tasks, like slicing up meat.
It’s paired with a lightweight yet durable glass-filled nylon handle, and the handle includes a liner lock to keep the blade secure when in use. The handle features a pocket clip that can be moved to the left or right side and oriented up or down, and a textured pattern on the handle’s surface helps you maintain a firm hold on the knife while cutting. At just a hair over 3 ounces, it’s incredibly light—a great knife for stashing on a belt or in a pack or glove box.
Kershaw pocket knives are known for good quality, but some are better-looking than others. This one, for example, has a touch of style to it, with its textured blade.
What Shoppers Are Saying
As you’d expect with Kershaw, shoppers praise the Camshaft’s “rock solid” build quality, and they especially love its compact, versatile design. One shopper called it “lightweight and easy to open and close,” and another noted that it’s “sharp straight out of the box.”
Despite its rankings on Amazon, shoppers feel the Camshaft is a standout in a crowded market. The curved clip point blade makes it super useful: One reviewer said it “excels at most cutting and piercing tasks.” And combined with its durable build, it really shines compared to other similar pocket knives. “This is an outstanding knife at an unbelievable value,” they added.
No matter where you’re headed, you’ll be glad to have the Kershaw Camshaft along with you—it’s a capable, highly packable knife that’ll come in handy in all kinds of scenarios. Scoring any of Kershaw’s knives for over 30% off is a major deal, so don’t snooze on this 36% discount: Toss one of these knives in your cart before Amazon bumps up the price (or runs out of stock).
