TUALATIN, OREGON—Rick Hinderer is known for the practicality of his designs. And the newest knife from Rick and Kershaw shows off that practicality to perfection.
The new Agile is agile indeed as it comes with three interchangeable backspacers, each with a different tool: a bottle opener, a screwdriver tip, and a lanyard attachment. Choose whatever tool is needed for the job and then attach it with a single hex screw. Kershaw’s TX-Tool has the right bit to make the exchange in a matter of seconds. The knife can also be used handily without a backspacer.
The blade is 8Cr13MoV stainless steel that takes and holds a sharp edge. Kershaw’s stonewashed finish looks great and hides use scratches—another very practical touch. SpeedSafe assisted opening make it easy to access the blade one-handed. Just pull back on the flipper.
The stainless steel handle features a “diamond plate” texture front and back for a confident grip. A sturdy frame lock, with lockbar stabilizer, secures the blade open during use. The handle’s twotoned stonewashed/BlackWash finish makes a handsome complement to the blade finish.
For convenient carry, the Agile also offers a three-position pocketclip. The Kershaw manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the Agile is $49.99 and includes all three backspacer options.
