Thumb Stud Assisted Opening Iridium Folding Knife, 3.27’’ 8Cr13Mov Blade Pocket Knife with Gray Aluminum Alloy Handle, DuraLock System, Reversible Pocketclip

Great knife, very sharp, easy open & close

Junk

I knew this was a knock off when I purchased it, but I had hoped that it was a full knockoff. Unfortunately this unit uses plastic bushings where the real Iridum uses ball bearings. The action on it is pretty poor. It flicks out okay, but it doesn't close easily, and to me that's a key draw of the crossbar lock. This should be a fully finger safe one handed blade, and this one just isn't for me.Fit and finish on the knife is... okay. It's not terrible, but it's not perfect. This is a poor copy IMHO.I've gotten better crossbar knives at this pricepoint.

Yes it's a copy of the Kershaw Iridium. Anytime I see someone complaining about this I try to point out the fact that Chinese manufacturers are not beholden to U.S. patents. I work for a retail business and I know for a fact that American companies also rip off other American companies product designs and this is a common and legal practice as long as the product is not an exact copy and slight changes are made.Now for this knife, it's exactly as pictured. It has a very nice finish on the handle scales and blade. The pivots are ball bearing washers and the action is super smooth for both the thumb stud and the button lock. The button lock has good spring tension and isn't loose or clunky. The blade is centered and very sharp out of the box. It's such a nice knife that I would have given it a 5 star rating, but the screws on the pocket clip were stripped. Luckily I had some screws from another knife that fit. I also had to use some precision needle nose pliers to straighten out the pocket clip before screwing it back on. Other than that issue I would still recommend it to anyone that doesn't feel like paying the $60+ price tag on the Kerhsaw version.

Soft steel, doesn’t hold any edge. Opening it is fine, won’t close without two hands. Handle material is good. The blade is seriously not a good knife material. I would value this knife a lot lower than the $26, I paid for it. WARNING DO NOT BUY!

Let me preface this review by saying, I’m not a huge knife guy and know nothing about what brands are best or different types, etc. I’m strictly utilitarian in my knife use. That being said, I’ve carried a few different types over the years and the main things I need are 1.) is it sharp and does it maintain that? 2,) is it comfortable to clip into my pocket? 3.) is it easy to open. This is a yes on all three of these for me. It’s very sharp, enough for my needs and it has maintained sharpness. Is it the high quality steel blade that I’m sure separates the well known ones from others? Probably not but it works well and hasn’t bent at all and cuts when I need it to. It’s been very light and comfortable in my pocket ( clipped to the pocket edge with the knife body inside the pocket) I honestly don’t ever get reminded it’s there which is exactly what I want. Just mmm yet I want it to be there when I go for it, which it always is. The flip to open latch it easy and I like this style latch. I can see it getting a little loose over time but there is an Allen screw you can tighten when that time comes. Overall, for a very affordable pocket knife, I’ve been happy with it. In fact, I take this more often than I do the more expensive, much heavier model I also own!

The only complaint I have is the deceptive use of the name "Iridium" on the Amazon page.This is not a Kershaw.However, on it's own. it's a great value.This knife offers a crossbar locking mechanism, a smooth action (not as smooth as the Kershaw, but this knife easily opens and closes with a wrist flick, when depressing the lock. So it's plenty good enough.)The steel is 8cr13Mov, which is a budget (stainless) steel, but the (semi-stainless) D2 used in the Kershaw is also a budget steel. I prefer 8cr13mov over D2, but there's just as many folks who would prefer the opposite.I like Kershaw knives, I own several, but I don't like D2. So, although I've handled/used several Kershaw Iridium knives in both the spear point (of which this knife is a copy) and the spey blade shapes, I've never purchased one because I don't care for the steel.And, yes, I know the tacticool, mall-ninja's call a spey blade a "reverse tanto". However, it has been a "spey", or "sheep's foot" blade for more than a century before anyone ever used the "reverse tanto" description in English.It's quite a nice knife for $30. If you want a brand name and a D2 blade, spend $20 more and get a Kershaw. If Kershaw starts making Iridiums in a better steel, again, (the CPM 20cv "Titanium" version is discontinued), I'll probably buy one, too.

Complete copy but not as good. Don't reward these thieves. Get the Kershaw Iridium or if you need the low price point CJRB Pyrite LW.