Product Review

Custom details without the custom price-that's the Injection 3.5 from Kershaw and custom knife maker Todd Rexford. From the tip of its classic drop-point blade to its 3D-machined G-10 handle, the Injection offers streamlined good looks. Details like decorative pivot hardware and machined thumb studs give the Injection a high-end custom look and feel. The G-10 handle features six incised cutouts on each side, letting you see through to the stainless steel liners. The G-10 is slightly textured for a secure grip. Even the backspace is cool; it's chamfered (cut at an angle) on the back end. Another nice detail is the inset lanyard pin so nothing interrupts the smooth line of the knife. The 3 1/2-inch blade gives you a little extra length for taking on larger tasks. Built of high-performance 8Cr13MoV, it comes razor-sharp and holds its edge well. The manual opening is smooth and easy. Once open, the blade is secured with a steel locking liner. The pocket clip is reversible for left- or right-handed carry. Manual: There is no mechanical assist, such as Speed Safe, used to open the folding knife. It opens the classic, old-school way. Liner Lock: Locks the blade open during use; one side of the knife's steel "liner," the steel plate to which the handle scales are attached, moves into position behind the blade to securely lock it open. Reversible: Pre-drilled holes in the handle enable the user to change either the tip position or the side on which the knife carries.