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Kershaw Blur USA 250th Anniversary Limited Edition Assisted Folder - 3.4" Sandvik 14C28N Blade - Commemorative 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle (1670USA250)
Product Description
Deploying a pocket knife under intense field or utility conditions can become a critical liability if the tool requires clumsy, two-handed operation or loses structural traction in slippery hands. Everyday users, first responders, and outdoor professionals frequently need immediate, one-handed blade deployment when their other hand is anchoring material, holding a light, or managing a defense perimeter. Standard folders often fail this test by lacking responsive opening mechanics or offering smooth handle surfaces that grow dangerously slick when wet. The limited-edition Kershaw Blur USA 250th Anniversary commemorative folder directly eliminates these real-world failure points, pairing Ken Onion’s legendary hard-use industrial ergonomics with rapid-deployment mechanics to honor 250 years of American liberty.
The engineering core of this highly collectible, USA-made folder features a 3.4-inch slight recurve drop point blade forged from high-nitrogen Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel. This premium Swedish alloy is optimized to deliver phenomenal structural toughness, elite corrosion resistance, and excellent edge stability that stands up to punishing slicing cycles. The blade is treated with a rugged stonewashed finish that effectively diffuses reflection and camouflages surface scratches, proudly laser-engraved with the historic banner "250 Years of Freedom." This robust steel is mated to a lightweight, aerospace-grade 6061-T6 anodized aluminum handle chassis that utilizes Kershaw’s advanced CCI imaging process to showcase iconic American symbols of liberty—including the Liberty Bell, the Capitol Building, the Mayflower, and Mount Rushmore.
In actual use, the Blur provides an authoritative, blindingly fast single-handed deployment experience powered by the patented SpeedSafe® assisted opening mechanism. Pushing outward on the angled dual thumb studs engages an internal torsion bar that instantly snaps the blade open into a bank-vault-grade configuration, secured by a solid, nested steel inset liner lock. To prevent hazardous hand slippage when operating in mud, rain, or sweat, the aluminum scales feature clear, high-traction Trac-Tec grip inserts that provide a firm rubberized purchase without obscuring the historic patriotic artwork beneath. Complete with a reversible tip-up or tip-down pocket clip, this tactical commemorative piece serves as a reliable, hard-working extension of your hand that honors the American spirit on every shift.
*EDC Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
The Kershaw Blur 250th Anniversary Edition is built as a rugged working tool, but its specialized assisted-opening mechanics and commemorative finish benefit from routine, sensible upkeep. To keep the internal SpeedSafe® torsion bar firing with factory-spec crispness, periodically blow out the pivot assembly with compressed air to clear out pocket lint and debris, then apply a single drop of lightweight lubricant to the pivot and lockbar interface. While Sandvik 14C28N steel offers phenomenal corrosion resistance, always wipe the blade clean after exposure to moisture or acidic plant matter. Take care when cleaning the handle; avoid harsh chemical solvents that could degrade the clear Trac-Tec rubberized grip inserts or damage the detailed commemorative anodized graphic layer.
Key Features
- **USA 250th Anniversary Edition:** Proudly manufactured in Tualatin, Oregon, celebrating American independence with custom-anodized historical liberty icons across the handle frame.
- **Sandvik 14C28N Super Steel:** The high-nitrogen 3.4-inch drop point blade offers an outstanding balance of impact toughness, extreme rust resistance, and easy field sharpening.
- **Patented SpeedSafe® Assist:** Integrated torsion bar deployment system ensures instantaneous, safe, one-handed tactical readiness with a simple push of the thumb studs.
- **Clear Trac-Tec Grip Inserts:** Specialized clear rubberized grip panels deliver a secure, slip-resistant purchase in wet conditions while leaving the underlying artwork fully visible.
- **Laser Engraved Blade Finish:** Features a non-reflective, rugged stonewashed blade surface cleanly etched with a commemorative "250 Years of Freedom" script.
- **Reversible Pocket Clip:** Versatile heavy-duty steel carry clip enables personalized configuration for either tip-up or tip-down pocket orientation on your right side.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Kershaw Knives
- Line: Blur Series / Ken Onion Designs
- MPN: 1670USA250
- UPC: 087171076300
- Country of Origin: USA
- Blade Length: 3.40 Inches (8.6 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.50 Inches (11.4 cm)
- Overall Length: 7.90 Inches (20.0 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.121 Inches (3.0 mm)
- Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Recurve Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed with "250 Years of Freedom" Laser Engraving
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum with Clear Trac-Tec Inserts
- Handle Artwork: Liberty Bell, Capitol, Mayflower, Mount Rushmore
- Lock Type: Inset Liner Lock
- Pocket Clip: Reversible (Right Hand, Tip-Up / Tip-Down Carry)
- Weight: 3.90 oz
