Kershaw Dividend Review

Today’s review is about Kershaw Dividend, released in 2017 at SHOT SHOW. From its first appearance, it’s been with me ever since. It made an impression and I loved having it in my collection ever since. Yes, I am talking about Kershaw Dividend with SKU KS1812GRY. This is the knife for today’s review.

I follow a simple yet detailed pattern, whenever I’m reviewing a product and Honesty when I’m writing about any product. As Kershaw Knives is subsidiary of KIA USA and it has knives made from Japan and other parts yet it’s renowned for US Made Pocket Knives as well. Anyways, first things first, let’s talk about Specifications of this Kershaw Dividend Knife.

Well, with reference to my Kershaw Leek Review, once you hold it in your hand, you will feel as if you are holding Kershaw Leek, as Kershaw Dividend is also slim, small, lightweight, SpeedSafe and above all, US made and you will find US flag on handle and mentioned on blade as well.

It’s more of complicated when you see Kershaw dividend as there are so many screws in the handle and kept on wondering that are these for and so. Then the blade material is another concern with 420HC. This lead me to give some tough time to my Kershaw Dividend as you read along you will know and see more.

The blade size of Kershaw dividend is 3 inches which is normal and effective for normal EDC Knife (Every day Carry Knife) or pocket knife. The shape of the blade is in between Wharncliffe blade or Drop Point Blade. But, whatever shape you consider for its blade, it’s equally good for everyday use. Given, I felt it’s more of Wharncliffe blade then drop point. What do you think? Tell me in your comments.

The Blade Steel is 420HC which seems cheaper with the price tag this knife comes with. Given in comparison with CPM 20CV or other expensive steel materials, the performance isn’t that great but the blade lasts longer in its edge retention and we all know that 420HC is much easier to sharpen and it retains it edge as well.

Don’t forget its pocket knife not survival or tactical knife. It’s perfect if you carry it with you on the go and once can easily sharpen it anywhere without having special equipment required for other expensive blades.

I crafted a spoon from it, and its sharpness remained liked razor afterwards too.

Having 420HC stainless steel blade is good but we are used to see expensive materials from Kershaw. So, 420HC blade is little hard to digest that’s all.

It’s a common handle shape that KIA’s in-house design team uses not only in Kershaw Knives but you will find it even in zero tolerance knives like ZT 0095BW or in ZT 0777.

Unlike, Leek, Dividend has plenty of options for pocket clip. All these options address all types of Pocket knives users and hands. A left handed person can adjust it while keeping Knife Up or Knife down just as right handed person. Thus, for Pocket Clip having multiple options in it.

The lanyard hole comes just right next to pocket clip and it’s great if someone is using a lanyard hole with string in it.

Kershaw Dividend’s deploying is great due to synergy between SpeedSafe & Flippers eliminating the possibilities of misfires.  It deploys safely & securely no matter how many times you deploy it. But do get routine check on its spring, if it breaks or wears out that might cause you some trouble.

The liner locking mechanism in Dividend is rock solid and yes its strong all this EDC knife I must say. Deployment is easy, smooth and much soft as compared to LEEK.

Actually, the feel in hand matters much more to me, Kershaw Link is much thicker and it fills the hand, it’s more of bigger version in EDC as compared to Dividend. Whereas, Dividend is sleek, sweet and elegant and gives more of Pocket Knife Feeling when holding.

For Kershaw Leek, it misses on Pocket Clip Options, stainless steel handle lacking in hand ergonomics, and definitely 17 years old knife yet, Dividend is much better with only downside of 420HC Stainless Steel. But after testing it’s not an issue.

Yes, if anyone is looking for new EDC while remaining in budget, and has to choose from above three, Dividend is much better as compared to Leek then.

As mentioned earlier in Kershaw Leek Review that its blade length is 3 inches, same goes for Kershaw Dividend but Dividend is 0.25 or ¼ Quarter inch bigger as compared to Leek when fully open.

For Weight its paper light 2.8 ounces whereas Leek seemed little heavier weighing around 3 ounces.

Dividend came with lighter material for its handle as its aluminum as compared to leek having stainless steel handles.

There are so many other difference too which you will find as you read along.

A friend of mine cut paper with it, then a card board of cartons as they are hard and also have layer of glue given its dry but it adds extra resistance to cutting. Later as shown in the pictures  later we sliced it on wood to do some engraving thing just to check how it works with hard surfaces and the blade stand true to its tasks.

In the end, to check the sharpness, what else can check if its razor sharp and to my aww..! It still remained razor sharp that’s the key point of 420HC.

The overall design & usage elements of Kershaw Dividend are competent but it fails to stand out when compared to character like Kershaw Scallion or Kershaw Bareknuckle. But now being priced at 37.8$ is worth buying in comparison to 69$ earlier. With this price tag, it’s a must buy for usage or for collection. It’s a great Pocket Knife, and you will not regret your purchase.