Kershaw Livewire OTF Automatic Knife - Overview and Review

Full review of the Kershaw Livewire.

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[AdoreYouInAshXI]

No glassbreaker, no stupid proprietary screws that require special tools, no inflated price because of a name, no unnecessary and gaudy designs... just pure function and quality for a good price. Kershaw nailed it, imo.

[Lochlann]

I never thought I'd be more inclined to buy a Kershaw than a Microtech, but here we are. This thing looks great.

[ericburns]

No glass breaker, no lanyard hole. PERFECTION!

[gmoorach]

I own both an Ultratech and the Livewire. The build quality is equal to the Mircotech. But, I like the action on the Livewire better. The blade on the Livewire has a better primary grind and edge geometry for cutting, than the Ultratech. I believe the Livewire to be a superior cutting tool. I love this knife. The only negative I can think of is the texture of the anodization makes it a bit difficult to remove from the pocket. And I mean a bit. However, it provides a some welcome traction in the hand when using the knife.

[wineguy]

Got mine in the mail today and I can not agree more. This blade feels good, looks good and I'm totally satisfied. Kershaw did there home work and hit a home run here.

[michaelupchurch]

Bro black tanto blur partially serrated was my first good pocket knife too! Thought its was cheap chinese 8cr like their other knives. 20+ years later I start watching Knife videos like ur channel. Pull knife back out loose n both directions, dull. Took apart bent lock bar, cleaned n oiled, sharpened . Notice that it is usa made n goid steel. Now solid and hair shaving again, what a journey. Even hid this one in a bush at Statue of Liberty 🗽 while taking tour. It started it all.

[fleetwoodray]

Just now, I found out about this Kershaw U.S.A. OTF and began watching multiple reviewers of this knife. So far, you are the only reviewer I have seen so far, that addresses blade play. Thanks for letting us know it's equal to Microtech's Ultratech.

[swampk]

I would absolutely buy this over any other OTF at the same price. The fact it's a few bucks more affordable is icing on the cake.

[DossFarm]

I’ve got six blurs. No regrets. Ordered this knife in the flat dark earth tonight. Great video. Also…addicted to my other new knife… spyderco military 2.

[Nix.]

Kershaw is one of the best knife makers that always has fair prices and good quality knives.

[masonmead]

Big microtech fan here. I love the microtech otf models and have had very good experiences with all the microtechs I’ve owned, however after picking this bad boy up I am proud to say that it’s ended up surprising me with how well Kershaw has made their otf. Hopefully it stands up to the test of time as good as my microtechs have.

[truetalon]

The designer of the Livewire - Matt Diskin - is no slouch when it comes to knife design including switchblades. I hope it’s a big success for him.

[nufmedia]

Finally! An in-depth overview as I wait for mine to arrive, will be my first OTF! Thank you Metal Complex

[de_wtam]

I paid $210 for mine, preordered from a Kershaw guy I've ordered from many times before. Ended up with a sub 0100 serial number. Currently my favorite carry knife. Wish I'd bought two. My wife wants one now.

[Jstarr]

I’ve been on the fence about an otf forever, this might be the one. No glass breaker!

[Greenmachine]

Finally an OTF that I wanted to purchase. Kershaw is knocking it out of the park and the magna cut steel is just icing on the cake. And yes, the pocket clip can be reversed and it is perfect. My only suggestion and this is purely cosmetic, would be if the blade was high polish it would be absolutely stunning. For what it's worth, I bought mine for less than 230. Standing ovation for Kershaw. They did it!

[timomurphy]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the review, and I am sick of the glass breakers too. And good point about the price, at first I thought wow that's the most expensive kersh I've ever seen. But it is a style that is in a higher starting price bracket than other types of knives. Keep up the good work MC!

[Shatsbeard]

One of your best videos, the humor hit and the info was solid!

[not-a-raccoon]

I'm a huge fan of the launch series, I'll be getting one of these for sure.

[Fleur_de_lisk]

One of the best reviews I've seen.

Regardless of content subject, this is one the best ever.