Product Review

Knife-designer Dmitry Sinkevich refuses to draw a sharp distinction between work tools and objects of art. This Kershaw featured artist from Belarus loves matching utility and ease of use with unconventional features. For instance, when unopened, one might never know handy blade lies inside this attractive multipurpose tool. At first glance, one may recognize a bottle opener, pry bar and slotted screwdriver tip. Take full advantage of the modified sheepsfoot blade with its straight edge clipper and compact design. To reveal the blade, just push down on what looks like the key ring attachment. Watch the blade move out of the compact handle. Keep pushing and the blade will swing all the way out, ready for use. The handle has a sleek blue front scale and steel back. When open, the handle proves large enough for a comfortable grip on this slip-joint-style knife. When closed, the Pub measures less than 3 inches long, small enough to fit on a crowded key ring.