Kershaw Volt SS Knife - Best Bang for the Buck - Review

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You've asked for it and so here it is! The Kershaw Volt SS Stainless Steel Knife review.
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$20 on Amazon. Double the cost on other sites.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
SpeedSafe® assisted opening
Frame lock
Flipper
3-position pocketclip
Steel: 8CR13MOV, bead-blasted finish
Handle: 410, bead-blasted finish
Blade Length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm)
Closed Length: 4.25 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall Length: 7.75 in. (19.7 cm)
Weight: 4.3 oz. (122 g)
This is a small knife that handles like a big knife.
When it comes to looks, it’s simple. What I would call minimalistic. There is no nonsense, nothing superficial.
The thick hollow grind preserves tip strength and rigidity
I love the recessed jumping along the body of the knife. It’s function and looks awesome.
Locks solid. Disengages well.
Good pocket clip.
made for the traditional saber grip
When it comes to the flipper, I’m a fan of it. Quick, easy but not too easy. There is a bit of weight behind it which feels like quality. Once pressed, it springs open. That may make it somewhat dangerous to those who are less knowledgable about blades.
Quick but not fast.
This is my current GO TO EDC knife and clearly it has been used.
For what you are getting this blade is insanely affordable.
The 8CR13MoV steel holds a great edge. Easy to sharpen as well.
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[@joep5337]

Great review Luke. I like how you express your enthusiasm for various features of the knife. People who just focus on the stats give us pretty boring reviews. I too own a Volt SS. I agree with all you said about it. I did put a little bit of grip tape on the lock side of the knife to ensure my grip in even wet conditions. Great knife, great review.

[@toxickmagician4803]

Just bought this knife based largely on this review. I love it! It's everything you said and then some. Great knife!

[@nikkimontgomery6889]

Love your new intro, fancy! Keep on rocking with your vids, really like your unique personality and take on things. Just picked up a Volt SS, for $20.00 the value is simply outstanding. Need it when jogging or walking around in the city. A slim but capable EDC knife. Strength and Honor, my friend. Nikki

[@Wolf6151]

I've carried a Volt SS as my EDC for the last 5 yrs. and after cutting many boxes, zip ties, rope, etc... as well and field dressing and skinning many deer and antelope I still love this knife.

[@jaybarr3307]

Another great review, man. Love your vids. Like your pull-cut technique, gonna have to try that. I debated this knife for a while before deciding not to have a spring assisted folder in my car emergency bag. Was afraid of state law variations so went with the Schrade 501 which I love (although I'd like to have the spring assist). Thinking I might still pick up this model - another folder around the house never hurts. A buddy of mine has been edc'ing one of these for past year and loves it too.

[@thebudkellyfiles]

I bought one of these, then two more. Love this knife. Very light and comfortable. Very competent piece of gear. You can spend hours flicking it. Buy two and flick them both at the same time for that Bruce Lee effect. Great knife, and for the price it's ridiculously great. Buy one.

[@roncryderman]

I'm a Kershaw guy and always have my pocketknife with me. Glad to know you're hooked as well.

[@Lars1540]

5:50 - Your blade is probably off center just from usage over time; this is normal. You just need to re tighten the pivot screw a bit and it should solve the problem.

[@asdfjkl426]

Nice review Luke. I also really like the Volt SS. I have serval different Kershaws from the designer of the Volt, RJ Martin including a few Volt II's , a Zing SS, and others.

[@DustySquitoNM]

I see these Kershaw knives on Woot all the damn time. I'm usually skeptical of anything on Woot in terms of quality, so it's nice to see a review from somebody who has used a knife a time or two.

[@robertedwards741]

Hey brother Luke, cool knife. Enjoy your vids brother. Keep rocking

[@cyborbot547]

cool knife I remember my first Kershaw folding knife awesome blade and awesome price thanks for the video might have to get one of those for my belt.

[@galaxys6152]

great video thanks you help me with picking out a good knife

[@756766]

Very informative video. Thank you.

[@efcruzado]

Recently got the Kershaw Cryo 2. l think I'll get this, too. It's slightly lighter than the Cryo 2. Great review!

[@EDCAdventures]

Great review. Would love the new one! I've been testing out the Kershaw oso sweet for a little while now. Have to say just from looking at it and for the same price I think the volt would have been a better choice.

[@rocknroll8456]

Excellent review. Just fantastic...!! Thanks..........................

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Currently on sale at Bereli for $18, shipped. After watching this review and others, chose it over the Zing SS which was $2 more. Besides, another application for left-over Anti Slip Tape on the handle. Will be my first Kershaw and flipper. Hope you're right.

[@kylebates3627]

I've got one with the rubberized handle and It's a great little knife. I sharpened the spine so it could act as my ferro rod striker.

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

I love mine carry it all the time mine is fast 👍🏻😃✌🏻

[@JKDJack]

I don't really need a knife but I look up to you man and a memento would be awesome from you. Thank you I love your videos!

[@3000gtwelder]

I'm on my third now, they just seem to keep disappearing on me lol. I love this knife, it's nice and thin, and not heavy at all in my pocket. It works great with one hand to open and close. I just hope this one stays around for awhile!

[@40belowful]

I have owned this knife and totally agree with you:) best bang for the buck and fun to flip:) the gyro 1 and 2 are good knifes to but heavier.

[@jermlac]

The reason the blade on your used knife is so far off center is because the pivot screw has backed out over time. That is an important thing to check from time to time while sharpening and it's a great way to keep your knife flipping action at a personalized tension. Flip the pocket clip over and join the "tip up carry" revolution... You'll never go back. Also, that stainless steel handle must be slicker than snot when it gets wet. How does the knife handle in wet conditions such as slicing open food packages with wet hands?

[@Bierce88]

Ive got a slightly smaller version of that knife thats got the safety lock on it and I love that thing

[@mickbator6979]

Never bought a Kershaw would love to try one, so I want it.

[@bigshannon34]

Hey Bro very awesome knife and review video. Hate to hear about the sickness keeping ya in my prayers and thoughts. Quick question have you ever thought about designing your own product line of packs and knives. I would definitely buy. Just a thought!

[@SmilingGator96]

Currently my main edc knife is a schrade 501s. Pretty good knife, no complaints. I wouldn't mind having a good kershaw though.

[@chadkowalczyk4485]

looks like a great knife. And for the price, wow.

[@jordansumner4374]

I have a question. What ever happened to the Kershaw Tremor? I loved that speed safe knife. Especially the one with the section of serration near the rear of the blade. I had three and now, after giving one to my son and snapping the tip on another as well as the misfortune of misplacing the other I have none. I can find this blade no where any more and it leads me to believe it was discontinued and I am perplexed as to why.

[@saxman7131]

I EDC a Kershaw spring assisted flipper. Forgot what model. Great knife.

[@L.B.R.9]

oh i can use one i dont have a work knife and as you tell it , it seems excelent for my needs use and abuse and never had a knife that size so it would be cool to check that out

[@Salieri47]

I received a used one in a mixed lot. It's well made, no frills, & affordable. If you can get past made in China, it's better than some low end Buck models made in the US.

[@bernardoh90]

I would love to have the new one!!

[@deputyprepper4931]

First to comment, got to up early for the latest and greatest reviews by Luke

[@stevemoye7630]

I would love to have the Kershaw!!

[@mr.quiltworth845]

Kershaws are pretty good knives. My first good knife was a kershaw. Now I'm addicted to Spydercos. I just love the ease of deployment they offer, but a kershaw is nothing to sneeze at either

[@flamingballzonice]

Really wish kershaw would do more non-speedsafe knives. In my state, speedsafe/spring assisted = illegal. But I'll still carry one from time to time.

[@GeneralLee69]

I'm a big fan of CRKT knives but was always interested in Kershaw knives aswell! Maybe you can convince me of getting one...

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Great review Luke! I thought for sure when you said nice a dirty you were going to say ''the way I like it!'' hahahah Thanks for all your videos. What would your knife of choice be in terms of overall usage? I am wrestling over the BK2 Companion or the Esee 5, I really like the GSO7/7 but that's def out of my price range... And was wondering if you would ever do a video on your choice's and opinions on a Bug Out Bag? or a Video on a of some kind on a survival scenario.. If at all possible.. Thanks again and cheers from Yellowknife Canada. Ps. I wish you could make it up here I would sacrafice my thumb to go out for a weekend of cold weather camping

[@rborduas]

Nice knife for the price, just love it.

[@meedily]

I know it's strange to say this, but you're very likable. :)

[@godforever27]

This used to by edc but now they are asking $40. So I bought a d2 ganzo fh91 for $26. I love this knife but not paying more than $30 for it in 8cr13mov. However Kershaw does the best with this steel compared to other companies. Kershaw has come out with a USA made link in 20cv for $85 which is just crazy. I'm about to buy the Kershaw link 20cv when I get my paycard. I'm hoping I can find the volt ss for 30 or under to keep in my collection. I love Kershaw. They have also come out with some d2 steel knives for $$50 to $60. I would buy one of those now instead of the volt as because now they are overpriced for what you get.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

I have been wanting a Kershaw folder since seeing the reviews on the Skyline. It is now impossible for me to find the Skyline. It wouldn't be so bad if they didn't change their product lines so quickly. I may consider the Volt now, if it stays around.

[@chefbgordon8892]

It’s still $27 I bought mine at big5 as it’s my first decent knife in terms of quality and I like it a lot

[@michaelesbjorn5167]

Nice knife Luke! looking forward to the giveaway.

[@michaelellis3777]

I have maybe 50 knives...Ranging from $5 to $400...I probably carry this knife the most, its thin enough to carry on the inside of my cowboy boot with a lanyard attached..I know i shouldnt but ive used it to cut open card board boxes (which dulls a knife pretty fast) anyway, Ive found this knife extremely easy to sharpen and it stays sharp under a lot of abuse...Ive dropped it several times without damaging it...If it was $75 it would still be a great knife for the money..The fidget factor is a 1 for this knife unless youre satisfied by it kicking like a mule when its deployed...Great knife!!!

[@Outdoor_MED]

I WANT THE KNIFE !!!!!! I LOVE KNIFES

[@Lee-plays.]

i may get one as well because mine is on the heavy side i don't know how heavy atm

[@WeAreNotAlone69]

1 year + later...How is the Kershaw VOLT SS holding up? How does it rate (hold up) over the long term and how would you now rate 8CR13MOV Chinese steel? PS: Has SpeedSafe torsion spring broke on you, (Or has anything else broken, or worn out)? If so did you have any problems with getting Kershaw to ship parts to you @ No-Charge?

[@SandTguy]

I would love to have that knife.

[@engineeredlifeform]

That's a good spec steel for $20, same as my Liong Mah, which cost me £30!

[@RookCAF]

I love RJ Martin Designs. I just wish they didn't do the bead blast on that one :(

[@crackerjax27526]

Nice review, but I'll stick with my Sebenza!

[@one2three123]

just tighten the pivot screw a bit and the blade will become centered again

[@alphanumeric1529]

Have a volt, slightly different. Really good knife. A little left right wobble. Very sharp, holds an edge like a mofo. 20 bucks at Big 5. Good deal.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Cool knife wish benchmade would make it with the axis lock.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Actually I think its great as is. I have some $200.00 knives and just realized I am a sucker for buying them. This thing is great.

[@user-zh2ws2qh5f]

Отличный нож! Очень сбалансированный. Дизайн великолепен! Я не понимаю только одно, почему Кершо не делает премиальную версию?! Рукоять - титан, лезвие - элмакс или zdp-189 или sandvik. Я уверен, что много людей, очень много людей сметали бы эти ножи! Я лично так сделал бы, не задумываясь!

[@NorwegianWoods]

Thanks for the review. The knife looks great, too bad it isn't legal here in Norway... spring loaded blades is for some strange reason not allowed over here. - Martin

[@mr.quiltworth845]

Why did that happen? I thought y'all were all about knives.

[@NorwegianWoods]

I don't know... pretty much everyone carries a knife in the 4" category when they go out in the woods. It is all good to have 8" sami knives or a huge splitting axe when you go camping but if you get caught carrying a 2" spring loaded folder they confiscate the blade and give you a fine.

[@erikbierwirth9066]

+NorwegianWoods The same im Germany! Of you carry a foldable knife with one hand flip or a knife with fixed blade longer than 12cm blade you need a legal reason like sports or filming etc. To transport the knife to this legal reason it has to be locked in a bag or box. In the US is such a knife no problem. But in europe more problem than a solution.

[@nikolaivolkov8660]

+NorwegianWoods These may or may not be technically legal. It might get very semantic, but I believe even with the strictest of "Spring" laws out there (Some U.S cities are ridiculous as well...) Kershaw usually makes it around the ban. I certainly don't want you to take my word for it and get in trouble, but check *exactly* what the law says, and then check out Kershaw's site for their technical description. Somehow, their design seems to skirt 98-99% of relevant prohibition laws in the States. Here's hoping they've skirted your Country's laws as well! :D Cheers

[@nikolaivolkov8660]

+NorwegianWoods ANd if you find that you *can* import one, do so. These knives are gorgeous and certainly functional. The Volt SS now rides appendix as a backup to my Boker SFIII.

[@saboei16]

Volt or Rat 2?

[@warbonet65]

Righteous...

[@shadowman2469]

Hi there is the flipper spring asisted? looks very nice maybe it can join my chinese knife collection :-) here in Austria we can carry knives arround no matter what size it is same in Poland rest of EU countries they made very bad decisions on knife laws but thats an other story. Greets :-)

[@shadowman2469]

ahhh question answered in video :-) ty

[@brianp8144]

Just picked one up for 20 buck's at my local fishermen's.

[@maplehouseknives]

You forgot to say that it's "Made in China". For 20 bucks though, I would turn a blind eye as well. Thanks for the review, greetings from Germany.

[@nikolaivolkov8660]

+Maplehouse Knives and Bushcraft Gotta say, I'm surprised it's made in China. my EDC is a Boker Sierra Foxtrot III, and this is my BUK. Came sharper than my Boker EFK, and my Fox 599. My only complaint is that it doesn't have a FB counterpart lol

[@nissanlord]

wow great knife for only twenty bucks

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Bought one Amazon prime $21 with tax

[@ctproductsmachineshop4894]

I own some top shelf knives and to me speedy deployment is a must. My buddy has one of those $300.00 knives that catches your pocket when you open it. We're both skilled knife fighters and we had a contest, I could beat his deployment time with this knife every time. Very fast and great for the money. What I like best besides deployment is the very thin profile which is what first attracted me to this.

[@Wordsmyth8]

Who wants the new one. I do!

[@ZiggZagg11]

give us a video of how you sharpen your knives,,,, maybe you already have...?

[@nikolaivolkov8660]

+ZiggZagg11 Not sure if they're still as plentiful, but check Amazon or eBay for "Crock Sticks." That's how I sharpen all my blades; just two simple ceramic rods and a dowel of wood, but give it 5-7 minutes of attention, and you can shave paper 'till the cows come home.

[@RAMIV4]

PLEASE I WANT ONE BUT MY Amazon ACCOUNT ISNT WORKING

[@TheOutdoorGearReview]

+Robbie Moncure You should be able to find one on others sites that work for you. - Luke

[@RAMIV4]

+TheOutdoorGearReview ok thx

[@RAMIV4]

+TheOutdoorGearReview it's been a bit but I finally picked one up! great value knife.

[@knifecollector031thenether9]

Mmmm..... i heard you telling that the knife is great. But didn't hear you tell why it is so great. And what tasks it will excel. Or what tasks it is less equiped for. The vid likes to me more a kind of tribute to the knife, rather then a review. But the images are oké.

[@j0shll0yd]

"I bought a brand new one so you can see what it looks like" aka an excuse to buy another knife!! Haha come on we all do it.

[@gliderrider]

I don't trust China's metallurgy. Even if it passes a Rockwell hardness test, I would worry about the purity. Bad experience with Chinese scooter engine parts crumbling.

[@massifantucci1946]

too bed that is china made

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Still worth the money good quality