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Amazon's Black Friday Week sale is heating up with some of the best discounts on outdoor gear we've seen all year, but the deals on pocket knives are mind-blowing. Top-selling models from Leatherman, Gerber, and Victorinox are selling for up to 40% during the sale until it ends on Dec. 2. But What's most surprising is that the site's most popular model is also on sale for less than $15, and it's the lowest price it's been offered at all year.
The Kershaw Appa Folding Tactical Pocket Knife is on sale for $14, a small but friendly 18% discount on its normal retail price of $20. This smooth-bladed knife has over 1,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, and it’s currently Amazon's No. 1 bestselling tactical knife with over 8,000 sold in the last month. It's also available with a serrated blade for the same price.
This Kershaw pocket knife features a 2.75-inch reverse tanto blade that can make quick work of a wide range of cutting tasks, from slicing up boxes to cutting rope and more. It’s easy to deploy—you can open the blade with just one hand—and a liner lock keeps it firmly in place while you’re using it, preventing dangerous slips. A clip on the handle allows you to attach it to a belt or pocket, and the handle also has a lanyard hole, so you can keep the knife attached to a cord for added security. Better yet, the Appa is a very tidy package: It measures just 3.6 inches long when folded, and it weighs less than 2 ounces.
If you're still on the fence about picking one up, allow the avalanche of positive Amazon reviews to be your guide—shoppers absolutely love this knife. “Kershaw is always a good value,” one reviewer opined. “It's a practical size with a good edge and it's sharp as heck.” Another shopper agreed, saying, “Such a great little blade. Well made, solid, easy and quick to open, a good sharp blade, and an excellent price point.”
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“This is a very high-quality knife,” another reviewer said. “I carry it every day. I love that it is light and easy to open.”
The Kershaw Appa sets the standard for folding tactical knives, and the thousands upon thousands of glowing reviews are a testament to its top-tier build quality and performance. At just $14, it costs less than a fancy takeout lunch—and it’ll certainly last a whole lot longer. Get your hands on one today before this primo deal disappears.
