Kershaw Natrix: 10 Things to Know!

A few of my top takeaways about the Kershaw Natrix 7007. This is based off of the classic ZT 0777, which my ZT 0770 is also based off of. (Yes, it's a lot of 7s)
I don't really talk about the steel here (8Cr13MOV), but it's what you'd expect from import Kershaws and performs as anticipated.
At the end of the day I love the design, but there are too many other budget Kershaws that are built and feel better than this. That said, if you love the look of it too and need it just for light EDC use, I really doubt you'll have any big issues. It's still functional, just not what I prefer.
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[@kyiangr7552]

Most informative review of the Natrix out there!! Thanks J and can't wait to put it in use so that i can have an opinion of my own.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it bud!

[@jimhebrank3936]

I appreciate your thoughtful video. I just got the black wash version (black on black, yes, very tacticool!) and I really enjoy it. I was waiting for the 7777 Bareknuckle but got tired of waiting and picked it up to try and maybe give as a gift if it didn't own up to expectations. I'll be keeping it!

[@sharpsharp4928]

Watching this while waiting on my preorder of the 7006 with copper scales. Nice vid.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks! Looking like August for the copper one. More about it in my next video!

[@bluesmanjsb]

about a week ago i ordered 1 natrix black wash blue handle and i was very impressed with the blade and the lightweight of it. so i took 8 color variations yesterday. i think it would be my primary edc. cant wait to have them all

[@JTsKnifeLife]

And they keep making more!

[@proctor9443]

i have the copper one and it’s a pleasing to my eyes every time i watch it

[@luisp1174]

Thanks for sharing I just stumbled upon your channel gave you the thumb up and subscribed. I too have a lot of knives including new and old auto's that I no longer carry because I'm now retired from lawenforcememt. In the past I had some cool knives that I lost in EDC that were quite expensive and nearly impossible to replace. I've settled on Kershaw Knives because I like to use the flipper and can open and close with one hand and I don't like loosing knives over $50.00 bucks. I own several Kershaw that are all the rave and wind up just keeping them as my collection, because I want to go back to my favorite EDC the OSS. It's light, sharp, easy to open and close lightning fast with one hand and bargain prised. Thanks for the review and I'll just keep looking.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks Luis, glad you found your way here and liked the video. I've got some new Kershaw stuff on the way in the next week, so keep an eye out!

[@williamyoung369]

I've had mine for over 6 years. It's a good EDC light duty tool.

[@royd7984]

Good review. Please do another with SPECIFIC CHANGES you would like to see in a Natrix 2. Thanks

[@jacobs.7205]

When I first started the video I thought "wow, looks great, I may have to get this one". Then came its shortfalls. Still a heck of a looker. My only assisted Kershaw is an OSO Sweet that I got for like $16 shipped. That thing rockets out and nearly jumps out of your hand. It place is my bathroom knife as I thought the assisted open may come in handy for the strange tasks it may undertake. I am really liking that little Kershaw I got from you in the trade. Maybe not the most functional knife ever but I really enjoy the looks and features it has crammed into such a small package.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

For reference, the OSO Sweet has better action than this one, if I remember correctly. I liked that knife quite a bit actually. Glad you like the Reverb, it's a handy one!

[@jacobs.7205]

Eric Sossamon You don't?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha I did for a long time actually. Isn't one there now, but there will be again soon!

[@Halfcocked86]

I own 11 knives from this group soon to be 12 when they finally release the copper handle d2 mini version oh and its on bearings!!!. Anyways just wanted to say I agree with all your points except the squeezing pinching problem. I guess I just never have a reason to squeeze a knife real hard. When I think about it most all the time I use any of my knives for anything I tend to have a pretty normal to loose grip. I guess it goes to the old saying "let the tool do the work". That's all. Great video sir!!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Yeah, and for me it's rare that I use a knife for such extended time that pinching happens to a level of real discomfort. But it's still worth noting. The model as a whole is just excellent, and I like how they keep creating new versions that are all interesting. I wonder how the XL version will be!

[@patriotrob7066]

Good review.. I'm going to smooth out those hot spots on mine...

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That will definitely help make it better in hand! 👌

[@SneakyCaleb]

they need to bring back knives like the usa made zing/nrg/volt

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Just another well thought out review but boy that ZT is gorgeous I dont know where it has been but I think im a little bit in love.dont tell it.lol😂😂😂👍🍀

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Don't worry bud, it has a lot of admirers. 👍

[@blitzbbffl]

Great review JT! I don't think we're going to see that Goldie Locks Natrix, as KAI probably prefers the knife that's "just right" to retail for $200!! 😉

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha understood, but we can always hope!

[@Ploskkky]

Kershaw should have added some nice skeletonized liners. I love liners. I'm a liner lover :). They add a bit of strength and nice detail to a knives body. And in this case it would have remedied the sharp edges of the G10. I have this knife also, and it feels underpowered, or flimsy, if that makes sense. I hope they do a Mk 2 one day with some liners.

[@olivierbatiste6035]

Nice and interesting review you have done ! I wish I had watched it before ordering my Natrix... because I would have probably passed my turn and be happy with it. I totally agree with you about the G10 hot spots, it's a strange feeling that makes me uncomfortable when I hold the knife in my hands. My pros would be the light weight of the knife, it's appealing design, and a good action. My cons is that it's impossible for me to reverse the clip, the general feeling while holding the knife (hotspots as you mentionned), and an overall impression of a cheap copy knife that lacks better finish due to its price range (around 40 euros here, there are so many better knives for this price). I have 3 Kershaws, and I am surprised to prefer the Mixtape, and also the Husker, over the Natrix as it's design gave me so much enthusiasm. If I had to rate this knife I'd give it 3/5 : not crap but really disappointing.

[@SneakyCaleb]

A sub framelock at this price is cool though!

[@SneakyCaleb]

@Nova Corey lmfao!!!

[@mattszymanski4684]

Are you going to pick up one of the 2018 Natrix? The copper model looks interesting.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I'm definitely getting the copper one and the Bareknuckle. Very excited about both, despite my reservations with the Natrix.

[@sghound]

thx for the vid. my natrix when deployed has has the blade leaning to one side. when closed the centering has no problems. pls check if yours is the same. terrible QC.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I never noticed it on mine, and unfortunately I don't have it anymore. Certainly other QC issue that have been noticed though.

[@dubglock2312]

Waiting on a number 2 or at least the colored ones.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

We shall see my friend, let me know if you pick one up!

[@ogenmatic]

Just a visual observation here. I'm a fan of function & just don't see a need for the odd looking cutout in the subframe. Guess it takes some weight away & maybe that's the intent of it but, for me anyway, it's an eyesore. Great presentation as always!

[@ogenmatic]

A minor suggestion: Your initial comment was on the looks of the knife. Would have been helpful to get a static visual of both sides of the knife in both the open & closed states. Thanks!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Man, you're right. Sorry about that. I get focused on what I'll be saying two or three lines ahead and forget what I'm doing with my hands and the knife. Not the first time it's been mentioned to me, so I'll definitely have to prioritize it more. Thanks for the feedback!

[@efcruzado]

I ordered the blue g10/cf model with the KVT bearing system. Wish Kershaw would offer this option with other blades. 👍🏽🔪

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I'm looking forward to seeing that CF, should be interesting.

[@efcruzado]

JT's Knife Life The cf model is gorgeous! It has a cobalt blue g10 with the machined carbon fiber. The blade, frame lock and clip are Ti coated. The deployment is very snappy and closes very smoothly. 👍🏽🔪

[@JTsKnifeLife]

JcruzR 2 Mine is smooth too. But does yours rattle in the handle when closed?

[@efcruzado]

JT's Knife Life No, it’s solid.

[@efcruzado]

After watching your video on the CF Natrix, I did notice the detent was slightly loose. It wasn’t as loose a yours but yes, it wasn’t as solid as I first thought. My Steel Will Modus also has the same detent problem. Both knives do fire out very snappy, though.

[@st33pd87]

Really nice looking knife but I found that it felt very cheap; the fact that the blade was bent did not help, lol. The handles have a neat design, though w/ no liners per se, adds to the cheap feel. I didn't like the way the sub frame lock attached, i.e., molded to the handle rather being screw attached. Swapped it for a Ruike P841 (14c28n), $5 less, and no comparison. As another comment suggested, Kershaw could take a break w/ the a/o; more springs, torsion bars, whatever equals more points of failure.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I think you make a lot of great points here. I appreciate the comment!

[@JediJunkie247]

I looked at this one a couple of weeks ago. To me, it felt TOO light. It also felt a little cheap, almost like it wasn't put together well. I ended up getting a Link.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Can't really disagree with that. Won't go wrong with the Link.

[@mriphone1000]

I was thinking about picking this up but reviews are poor. Although I think those could be paid opposition unfortunately considering only a handful of them. I'm on a budget. Anyone care to chime in about a good one they received?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Bullion Forever if I were you I might wait until the new versions come out. There are a bunch of Natrix variations on the way from Kershaw, and some are manual flippers. I'm guessing they'll be different in numerous ways, and I expect better quality across the board from them.

[@mattszymanski4684]

I couldn't wait for the 2018's and ordered one. I have the Bare Knuckle on pre order as well.

[@charliewalsh5678]

I can tell you try hard on making good videos :)

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks man, hopefully that means you like them!

[@john1josjohn1jos]

Is it spring assisted, or a ball bearing opening ?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

The original ones were spring assisted, but they stopped making those and moved them all to ball bearings.

[@christopherharpster9330]

Well I guess I'll spend the quarantine on the couch, I just ordered a Natrix and it should be here Sunday...if the corona doesn't kill me, it'll probably be my wife!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha good luck buddy!

[@neeko7878]

You need to feel the Blue and Carbon fiber version... I’ve not experienced ANY of the complaints that you had.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Well, it's improved in a few ways, and it is manual which is a big difference. My Blue CF version is currently at Kershaw getting some work done on it.

[@davidtate166]

I just got one .41$ tax shipping. Not bad for the buck .it cuts . not perfect .but good. Its 😎.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha good way of putting it. It's a fine edc, I suppose. In retrospect it just seems they cut some corners with build quality, but man it's a pretty knife

[@davidtate166]

JT's Knife Life the matrix. Knive could have better insurts along the spine.i think .time will tell .kershaw can make it better?

[@Staysharp3211]

Bro those are A\O Knives and the Natrix is manual,,,,, I don't think its supposed to open the same>?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

The Natrix isn't manual. There are manual versions, but this isn't one of them.

[@Staysharp3211]

@@JTsKnifeLife Oh my bad. Cali dude here not allowed A\O blades here less than 2" er's! I just bought this Natrix all Black manual and waiting for BHQ to send it' lol good vid bro

[@JTsKnifeLife]

@@Staysharp3211 All good. A bunch of different variations have been released, some manual, same assisted. And a lot of the manual ones ended up changing to assisted. So it's confusing, and who knows, I could be wrong. It was a while ago.

[@jasondominguez2806]

I recently got one. Was dull and no point whatsoever. Disappointed. I've got several Kershaws. Blade sharpness and point not really an issue. But it is with this one.

[@Hoodoooutdoors]

Sad to say but kershaw has been looking more and more like a Walmart company the past few years. I don't know why it all has to be speed safe they can do flippers.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

They put out a ton of knives every year, and it seems they're content with a few misses here and there. If they did more USA made stuff besides the Launch Series autos, it would really go a long way toward bringing them back. Dividend is a solid knife I think.

[@noahs.9339]

totaly agree with both of you and from what i know, that is what kershaw really is whereas the ZT knives are the made in USA KAI knives.

[@efcruzado]

the lawnranger There are 4 models of the Natrix that have KVT ball bearing system. I have the blue g10/cf model.

[@jojojaykay]

Are they still being sued by microtech? lol

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Umm, I think so lol. But that probably won't go anywhere.

[@user-ru5jn6oi9q]

40 bucks vs 200...come on...

[@richard66754]

G10 and cheap blade steel.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

That's one way of looking at it, sure.

[@eldridgeyoung2763]

I wish it didn't have shitty ass steel

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Well, I know some people don't care for 8Cr13MOV, but if the other issues with this knife were handled, I think it would be a good one. That said, better finish on the edges, more durable construction, and Sandvik 14C28N would make me a buyer in the $55 range.

[@davidtate166]

Eldridge Young me to. 420hc maybe or aus 8. Usa made .

[@bradpaca]

I have disagree on looks. This knife is a perfect example of bad design. The cut out on this knife for pocket clip make this knife a no buy for me. This is not the only one but the worst. Don't know why a lot of the knife company due this ugly cut out. Screw holes all over the knife is one thing but cut out with no filler plate or something to blend it in is just ugly...