Kershaw Appa Folding Tactical Pocket Knife, SpeedSafe Opening, 2.75 inch Black Blade and Handle & Filter Pocket Knife, 3.25” Steel Blade with Assisted Opening

I was skeptical when I ordered this EDC knife but I have fell in love with it! its small size and light weight make it very comfortable to carry every day! It is super sharp, very strong, easy to handle and the flip open is almost addictive!I highly recommend it!

Nice little knife for home or as an EDC. I have a ton of flippers and this one is quite handy and priced well. It’s easy to open, but tight enough that I’m not concerned about opening in my pocket. I’ve used it on boxes and even some whittling. The blade is still sharp!If you have large hands you may not like the size. I think it’s perfect for small to medium hands and grips well.

I don't know why I thought it was going to be a similar knife to the Kershaw Analyst that I have , the only difference being the tip . Now I REALLY like my Analyst and I wanted one about its size with a drop point and serated . When I opened the box a thinner , smaller , lighter knife fell out and man was I stoked . The blade popped around just as snappy and easy and I immediately went to work cutting up the Amazon box to test its sharpness . It wasn't as stupid sharp from the box as the former but very sharp . Instead of just the weight of the knife cutting through I had to put a very slight pressure . No biggie as the steel takes a very nice edge easily . My Analyst is so sharp it practically cuts my thoughts in half . I'm confident this one will accept the same sharpness and because of its extra lightness and shorter overall length may always need a slight amount of effort .The balance is on pay with its bigger brother and it's a good looking knife . Grip is a little less but that's because I have big hands and it's a very small knife . I'm confident it won't be a problem of safety just comfort while cutting .I like the ability to switch the pocket clip over as well , though it isn't a 4 way like the bigger one . From The box it's exactly what I wanted so no need to change anything .If you want a high quality knife that's light enough where you won't notice in pocket , even with sweats or lounge pants on , this knife will blow you away with what you get for its low low price .

I really like the design of this knife, it's sleek and modern. However, it's a lot smaller than I thought it would be - that's entirely my fault, I should have looked at the blade length description before ordering. I thought it was going to get a full-size knife. Instead, I got a potato peeler/knife for hobbits/people with baby hands.The pictures are deceptive, and the narrow grip makes the blade look a lot larger than it actually is; had it had a full-size grip, it would be apparent how small the blade really was, and placing the knife next to everyday items like quarters would also have shown it's true size. Only costing $13 should have been a dead giveaway that I wasn't getting a full-size Kershaw knife.It's not a bad knife; it's sharp enough, weighs little, there's no wiggle or play to the blade once it's locked into place, and it has an excellent design. It's perfect for light tasks and could make a great lightweight backup knife you can take anywhere (anywhere you can legally take a knife). However, I wouldn't depend on it for heavy-duty jobs; it's only suitable for things like opening boxes, letters, cutting string, etc.I really liked the design, and had it been a full-size knife with a 3.8"-4" blade, it would have been the ideal knife, in my opinion. I will still likely get another knife because I needed a full-size knife; a knife like the Kershaw Grid, Monitor, Helitack, or Iridium probably would have suited me better. It's just another lesson that you should always read the description before buying anything.

This is an unbeatable knife for the price! Also, this knife has me singing, "look at the flick of the wrist!'. Insanely addicting to open. The spring mechanism is extremely smooth. Feels like a solid product and is really slim but sturdy. The knife is really sharp. It will cut... Great for EDC! This knife exceeded my expectations. It is sleek, feels nice in the hand, and isn't bulky.

First: There are a lot of great knives out there. All sorts of shapes, sizes, and prices! One needs to pick the knife that suits their needs and fits their hand and budget. Like many I have "several" knifes, from larger to smaller, different blade styles, etc, each picked for a purpose.I wanted an EDC knife that could cover any common use I might have from sharpening a pencil, cutting a rope or line, scraping, etc. Also, this knife should be comfortable in my hand and easy to put in a pocket or clip on my belt. This knife checked all the boxes.Its small enough to easily carry in a pocket but the blade design is such that its big enough for most common tasks. The shape of the knife and the blade just "works". It feels right in the hand and the angle of the handle and blade work out fine for my hands. The first time I opened the blade it was clear it was a great choice. The more I use it the more I like it.What do I like (Pro's):Sharp!The serrated section of the blade is sized just right so that it can do its job while still leaving enough "straight" blade to handle jobs requiring it.The shape of the blade makes it easy to use.The fit in the hand is good for a knife this size making it easy to use.The blade opening feature works great. (A bit stiff when it came out of the box but a drop of oil and a little "exercise" smoothed it right outIt "looks right"...sure, style isn't the most important thing but this knife, to me, looks "right".And the big one: Its priced right and is a great value.Cons:I didn't buy it sooner!I am very happy with this knife. I have used Bucks and Gerbers for decades but wanted to try a Kershaw as I had heard good things about them. I am a believer now! Love it and have bought another of their knifes in a different style.