KershawDecimus A/O Frame Lock Knife Black GFN (3.25" Blackwash) 1559

Over the years I have purchased/owned a number of kershaw knives and you may say I have become a Kershaw knife collector. When I first saw this original looking knife a few months ago I knew I had to add it to my collection, but at the time it was on pre-order so I decided to wait. Recently, I checked again and noticed that it was in stock and with Amazon Prime I could get two day delivery so I decided to take a closer look at it.I then noticed a number of reviews, none giving anything above a four star review and most being three and I became little weary of purchasing. After a few days of thinking it over I decided to give it a try, I figured if it was as bad as the reviews said I could return it. I then purchased two, one for me and one as a gift for a friend.THE REVIEW: The knife is solid, like all other Kershaw's that I own. Yes, the knife is a little heavy, but that is why I like it, it feels strong, as its name implies, Decimus, a Gladiator. Opening is very easy with the Speed-Safe assisted opening. And I can easily close it with one had as opposed to my Identity knife, which is impossible to close with one hand. As far as the blade blade being loose, I took both the knives I purchased out of their boxes and checked each one individually; the blades on the ones I received are not loose. As far as the clip, I did not have to make any adjustments and it holds the knife securely in the front pocket of my pants with out protruding out too much. Overall, I like the knife and for now it has become my everyday carry knife. And as far as looks, it it's the most unique knife that I own. And personally, I love the Bayonet/Spear look of the knife.

Open the box and this is downright homely. Flip out the blade and it is even worse. However, it functionsperfectly and is sharper than heck. If you are like me and does not care about aesthetics, this is an excellent knife. Heavy duty build. Can't go wrong unless you are trying to impress friends with the way it looks.

This Kershaw Decimus flip action is so smooth. The spearpoint blade mimics it's designer and quite frankly, the 8Cr13MoV is razor sharp and appropriate for the price. The reversable clip is perfect for left tor right carry. Great for EDC.

This knife is pretty freakin sweet. The spring assist could be easier/smoother/faster. But over all, a pretty wicked knife. I do wish it was double side. Could be sharpened that way, but too much of the blade sticks out when closed so you would probably cut yourself like that. And I am used to the clip being on the opposite end of the knife. So it is taking some getting used to pulling it out of my pocket and opening upside down. Other than that, I haven't really but it through the ringer yet so time will tell how it holds up. Comes very sharp out of the box!

Honest decimus reviewIll be honest. Im rough on knives. Ex military and still flying choppers for a living. I bought this because i wanted something i could bang up and not worry about it like my benchmade. I used it to pry difficult cam locks, slice boxes open, cut steak on an offshore platform for dinner. Slice apples, scrape loose paint, open beer bottles (you never heard that) filet a triger fish and a pompano offshore, remove pesky windshield decals that were expired, punch a needed hole in a belt (tip worked well for that). And clean the waffle of my boot from proseal that had cured.. I use my knife almost every day in an environment that requires one to be a little self sufficient. What i can say is .. is this the hinderer maximus? No! Do i want it to be? No. No one really wants to put a 400 dollar blade theough the ringer and thats the problem with high priced knives for those that actually use them. What i will say is ive had no problems at all with loose blade.. nor the pocket clip or the speed safe action. It can however dull easy but sharpens just as easy with my pocket lansky sharperner where it can shave arm hairs off easily. Bottom line. I love it as an edc. I think kershaw has a great product. Id gladly pay another 20 for an upgraded blade steel and another 40 for manufacturing in the USA. But meh... what i needed was tool i knew i would abuse. Its held up great for over a year which is more than i thought it would!!!. Just one ex soldiers opinion. If your doubting .. go ahead. It will hold up. And if it doesnt.. you must have really been bangin on it.. plus if it does give out you ain’t out 400.. its taken far more abuse than my benchmade did through both iraq and Afghanistan.. (but thats an heirloom now for my boy so its retired 😊). I wasn’t expecting sparks but to its credit its held up just fine.

I like folding knives and I have a few other assisted-open knives from Kershaw (several Leeks and a Scallion). This one's a bit half the price of those at $35 at the time of my purchase. The spring-assisted open is nice and it snaps out with a firm release (too soft and it might come upon at unwanted times). The lockup is good; it's a liner lock so not SUPER strong but seems about as good as the average liner lock. One-handed close is pretty simple and comparable to most liner locks, with slightly more force required to overcome the spring tension. But all that's just stuff it could have messed up but didn't. The REAL reason I like this thing is its nice shape, good ergos, and bad-ass appearance. It's got a. great profile and feels good in hand.

True Kershaw really nice blade and feel. Nice weight and hand. Edge is straight and factory sharp

I bought it for the look, but the assist is more stiff than I would prefer.