The Kershaw 1555TI Cryo SpeedSafe Folding Knife is a melee self defense weapon suitable for close quarter combat situations. It comes from Kershaw, one of the best-selling brands that specialize in knives. This review will discuss its features, performance, durability, and most importantly, its usefulness in self-defense.
Product Specifications
The Kershaw Cryo SpeedSafe Folding Knife has a blade measuring 2 3/4 inches long and its length when closed is only 3 3/4 inches. Overall, the knife has a length of 6 1/2 inches. On the other hand, its weight is around 4 4/5 inches.
The handle and the steel blade of the item are both made from the same titanium carbo-nitride coated material. It has an adjustable pocket clip, plus Speed Safe opening, Speed Assist, and frame lock systems.
Cryo SpeedSafe Folding Knife Self-Defense Advantages
The folding knife has a sharp and curved edge with a pointed tip. This makes it ideal for both stabbing and piercing an opponent.
Then, it has a couple of serrated grips on its handle with a finger guard before the blade. This prevents the fingers of the wielder from accidentally slipping into the weapon’s blade.
Next, this self-defense weapon’s dimensions are just ideal. It is neither too long nor too short. Its 2 3/4-inch blade is enough to cause a major bleeding to its target and cause permanent or even fatal damage to the sensitive areas of the body like the eyes, throat, and other vital areas.
In addition, the length of the folding knife makes it easy to conceal. It can be conveniently placed it in the pocket the pants, or it can be hidden in a handbag for everyday carry.
Aside from its self-defense potentials, it has a variety of uses at home, camping, and hunting which are not limited to cutting objects, peeling and slicing food.
Buyers can appreciate its quick release mechanism and safety lock as well.
Cryo SpeedSafe Knife Disadvantages
The more than four-ounce weight of the item is a bit heavy compared to other famous knives in Amazon. Some users may find this factor a bit of a hassle. However, this can also be an advantage in a fight, especially when thrusting the knife in a downward motion since the extra weight adds up to its power.
Despite the grooves located in the folding knife’s handle, it could get slippery when wet. Its lack of rubber grip can make the steel surface of the weapon very slippery when the user has sweaty palm or when it has been in contact with water.
Some users complain about the blade of the product getting rusty, dull or its screws becoming loose after continuous use. This may be remedied by simply putting oil to the frame and mechanism of the tool regularly.
Recommendation
The Cryo SpeedSafe Folding Knife of Kershaw is very affordable recommended for everyday carry for users who don’t plan on using it very often due to its balanced features, good performance and reliability. However, for those who are looking for a knife with longer blade, and with a lighter weight, there’s also the 1660 Ken Onion Leak Folding Knife from Kershaw. This alternative has a three-inch blade and only weighs three ounces.
There are also many more high-end knives that you may want to consider if you’re planning to use your knife daily for more than self-defense.
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