Designed by Dmitry Sinkevich, how could the Kershaw Tumbler not be a beautiful knife? It’s based on his custom Headly, and Kershaw has done a great job turning that beautiful custom into a beautiful production pocketknife. Not only that, but while the price tag on the custom Headly runs in the thousands of dollars, the MSRP on the Kershaw production model is about $110. The street price on the Tumbler runs about $69. But, for a limited time and while supplies last, you can pick up the Tumbler for a discounted price of about $48. Let’s take a look at it.
The Kershaw Tumbler is a manual flipper that runs on KVT bearings for a fantastic action. It has a 3.25” D2 drop point with a dual finish and a blade thickness of about 0.12”. One of the things we love about this are the grinds. The satin flats and stonewash grinds on this drop point at first glance look like the upswept blade which is, of course, an iconic look for Sinkevich.
The contoured and machined handle on this Sub-Frame lock also have that distinctive Sinkevich flair with bumps and curves that look like they’re might be uncomfortable but, instead, feel great in hand. Kershaw tells us, “The handle is G10 with a top layer of carbon fiber. The top layer isn’t just glued on; it is an integrated part of the G10 material so it’s incredibly durable. Kershaw machines the carbon fiber like the original Headly for amazing style.” Additional touches that elevate this knife to a thing of beauty include a decorative pivot and backspacer.
In addition to it’s gorgeous looks, the Tumbler is also a full-sized daily carry that’s incredibly pocket friendly. It has an ambidextrous, tip-up deep carry pocket clip and lanyard slot. It’s a slim profile with a handle thickness of just under a half inch. It’s 4.5” closed and weighs about 2.6 ounces.
Kershaw Tumbler Details
- D2, Dual Finish
- 3.25” Drop Point
- 0.12” Blade Thickness
- Manual Folder with KVT Ball Bearing Pivot System
- Machined G-10 Handles with Carbon Fiber Inlay
- 0.44” Handle Thickness
- Decorative Backspacer
- Sub-Frame Lock
- Lanyard Slot
- 2.6 Ounces
- 4.5” Closed
- 7.65” Overall
The Kershaw Tumbler is a lightweight, pocket friendly pocketknife with gorgeous looks and a fantastic action designed by custom knifemaker Dmitry Sinkevich. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can pick one up for as little as $48. If you’re interested in this knife, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
