--- product_id: 68653465 title: "Barricade Pocket Knife" brand: "kershaw" price: "£33.97" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Kershaw" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68653465-barricade-pocket-knife store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3.5" 8Cr13MoV drop point blade Multi-use rescue tool: glass breaker + cord cutter SpeedSafe assisted opening + liner lock Barricade Pocket Knife **Brand:** kershaw **Price:** £33.97 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧡 Carry Confidence, Cut Through Chaos ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Barricade Pocket Knife by kershaw - **How much does it cost?** £33.97 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68653465-barricade-pocket-knife) ## Best For - kershaw enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kershaw brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic & Visible:** Bright orange glass-filled nylon handle offers secure grip and high visibility in any environment. - • **Effortless Deployment:** SpeedSafe assisted opening with liner lock ensures quick, confident blade access when seconds count. - • **Tactical Edge, Ready to Rescue:** Durable black-oxide coated 8Cr13MoV steel blade for superior edge retention and strength. - • **Emergency Essentials in Your Pocket:** Integrated carbide glass breaker and cord cutter built into the handle for life-saving versatility. - • **Trusted Legacy, Lifetime Confidence:** Kershaw craftsmanship since 1974 with a lifetime warranty backing your everyday carry. ## Overview The Kershaw Barricade is a compact, 8.5-inch folding pocket knife featuring a 3.5-inch black-oxide coated 8Cr13MoV steel drop point blade. Designed for everyday carry and emergency rescue, it includes a carbide glass breaker and cord cutter integrated into its bright orange glass-filled nylon handle. Equipped with SpeedSafe assisted opening and a secure liner lock, this 4.5-ounce knife balances tactical functionality with ergonomic design. Trusted by professionals since 1974, it comes with a lifetime warranty, making it a reliable tool for both daily tasks and critical situations. ## Description Built for everyday carry but ready for emergencies, the Kershaw Barricade is a versatile rescue knife designed to give you peace of mind. The 3.5” drop point blade is made from 8Cr13MoV steel that offers improved edge retention, strength and hardness. Black-oxide coating gives the blade its tactical, all-black look. The orange glass-filled nylon handle features a protected sharpened edge for cord cutting, and a carbide tip glass breaker in case of auto emergencies. Deep-carry pocketclip allows for right-handed carry in tip-down position. Designed for safety, the assisted opening allows for quick, secure blade retrieval and features a liner lock that holds the blade in place. With its blend of everyday utility and emergency-ready features, the Barricade is a reliable companion you can count on when it matters most. Review: Good Knife...good Kershaw for the money - this is a simple well-built knife with well-executed features. The seat belt cutter is double-bladed. They form a V in the cutting notch and they are very sharp. The glass break looks to me like it will work well. The knife is not super light not super heavy. so I wonder how much force it would take to break a car window with this but I suspect if you need to use it to get out of a car in an emergency your adrenaline will make up for any extra force needed . I'm a 6'6" tall 43 year old man so factor that into my definition of "light" as you see fit. The handle texture is great and the molded contour of the orange plastic grip is comfortable and my finger tips and edge of my thumb naturally fit in the subtle contours when opening it one handed and while holding it with the blade open. The handle is very comfortable andthe proportions are great, it's slim but not too slim. Fits well in my pocket with the belt clip facing out clipped to my front pocket. The belt clip is STRONG and it is fairly short at about 1/3 the length of the handle. No fear about it coming off my belt or out my pocket. Now the action. FYI I have basketball player hands. The speed safe spring is STRONG and the blade came very tight. The spring is so strong that it really pushes against you when you are closing it....so be aware of that and be careful. This blade takes 2 hands to close safely. If you mess around trying to close it with one hand you are likely to get your finger somehow in the way of the blade snapping closed. The spring pushes back hard for first 2/3rds of closing motion until you overcome it then it SNAPS shut very quickly. Watch your fingers because it is SHARP. Opening the blade with my index finger using the "flipper" that is part of the shape of the back of the knife blade is difficult. It takes me over one second to get it to release and open applying quite a bit of pressure. When it snaps into place it does so slowly. It is very tight, very stiff. It may looosen up...it may not. Not sure how that will go. I'm going to give it a few months before considering loosening the pivot screw. (no idea if that is the correct term) As stated my fairly strong large hands have to work to open it one handed. I like bright orange handled knifes...this orange is a great color but not super neon/super bright orange. It's slightly burnt orange color. I love it. All in all I love this knife. I'll probably lose it long before it comes close to wearing out. Again the blade is sharp SHARP. $25 for a Kershaw ? Well this one is closer to living up to the reputation and quality you get with Kershaw products made in the USA or Japan for a higher cost. This one is made by their manufacturer in China and those blades can be hit or miss. I call this one a hit but don't expect a silky smooth open or close out of the box. Good knife for the money I say! Review: It’s a fine cheap knife - I’ve had this knife for about a month. I have a bad habit of playing with my pocket knives, like kids play with fidget spinners, so understandably I lose a knife every now and then. I look for knives with a cable cutter and a window punch. There is a lot of junk out there that fits the bill. I’m not going to lose one more $50 knife, that’s it I’m done, so I had to wade through a large pile of junk to find a good inexpensive one. I chose Kershaw because they have decent name brand recognition. This knife arrived in the mail and I was surprised by the heft and feel of it, it seemed sturdy and well put together. As others have said it came with an edge out of the box that was serviceable, but you can’t enjoy cutting random stuff like tissue paper and twigs with it. (I know it’s childish, but I get bored easily) the edge wasn’t an issue for me, as I like to sharpen my knives just to see how sharp I can get em. One last thing, you might see others griping about the action when flipping it open. It’s true, it’s a little hard to open right out of the box, but I don’t think some people understand how this action is designed for this knife. No matter how smooth and well oiled you get it, the thumb stud and pull tab on the top is clearly designed to work together. The thumb stud is not at the proper angle to rotate around the pivot screw with a little pressure, and the pull tab works by itself, but not easily. The answer is, it is clearly designed to be opened easily if you use your thumb and forefinger at the same time, then the blade will flick open as easy as any other knife. It’s nice for a cheap knife. Buy it. No worries. ## Features - BARRICADE POCKET KNIFE: A multi-use rescue tool, the Kershaw Barricade combines everyday portability with emergency-ready features, including a carbide glass breaker and cord cutter. Compact enough for pocket, purse, or in-car carry. - DROP POINT BLADE: The 3.5” drop point blade is made from 8Cr13MoV steel that offers improved edge retention, strength and hardness. Black-oxide coating gives the blade a tactical look. - MULTI-FEATURE HANDLE: Orange glass-filled nylon handle features a protected sharpened edge for cord or rope cutting, and a carbide tip glass breaker in case of emergencies. - DESIGNED FOR SAFETY: This folding knife is equipped with assisted opening for quick, confident blade deployment. Liner lock holds the blade securely in place. - KERSHAW QUALITY: Since 1974, Kershaw has been committed to designing quality knives, built for those who take pride in what they carry. Barricade measures 8.5” overall, with a 3.5” blade and 4.5 oz weight. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XPR3W77 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #15,674 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #44 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | V-Grind | | Blade Length | 3.5 Inches | | Blade Material | 8Cr13MoV, Black-Oxide Coating | | Blade Shape | Drop Point | | Blade Type | Folding | | Brand | Kershaw | | Brand Name | Kershaw | | Color | Orange | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,146 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171048529 | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Glass Reinforced Nylon | | Included Components | Kershaw Barricade Rescue Knife | | Is Product Cordless | Yes | | Item Length | 7 Inches | | Item Shape | Folding Knife | | Item Type Name | Barricade Emergency Rescue Pocket Knife with Cord Cutter and Speedsafe Opening | | Item Weight | 0.28 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Kershaw Sporting Goods | | Model Name | Barricade | | Model Number | 8650 | | Part Number | 8650 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday, Rescue | | Reusability | Reusable | | Size | 3.5" | | Special Feature | Glass Breaker, Seat Belt Cutter | | Special Features | Glass Breaker, Seat Belt Cutter | | Style | 8650 | | UPC | 087171048529 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Lifetime warranty does not cover abuse | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** 8Cr13MoV, Black-Oxide Coating - **Brand:** Kershaw - **Color:** Orange - **Handle Material:** Glass Reinforced Nylon - **Included Components:** Kershaw Barricade Rescue Knife - **Model Name:** Barricade - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday, Rescue - **Special Feature:** Glass Breaker, Seat Belt Cutter - **Style:** 8650 ## Images ![Barricade Pocket Knife - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5176AFyZv6L.jpg) ![Barricade Pocket Knife - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UYy6j-TjL.jpg) ![Barricade Pocket Knife - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cDMw2WBkL.jpg) ![Barricade Pocket Knife - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UOpk0slBL.jpg) ![Barricade Pocket Knife - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51k4mHRv5UL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this legal to carry in California?** A: Let's cut through the "cute BS" and try to answer the question. The following is an excerpt from CA Law. I've purchased four of this type of folding knive; carry one in our three Bug-out bags in our vehicles and one on my person. I've asked our local PD about them, and they said there was no problem with the 'type' I had. All were purchased in CA at Knife Shows (not that I would solely trust them.) The ones purchased have a rear serrated blade a front regular blade (that needs some serious sharpening, and a sezt-belt blade, that unless the belt is pulled very tight is pretty much useless. Knife Enthusiasts Guide to California Knife Laws 2018 California Law Defines a switchblade knife to mean: KEEP ON READING TO THE EXCEPTION IN THE LAW. THE KNIFE YOU WANT MAY BE LEGAL. The last sentence seems to be the definitive key in this determination. “a knife having the appearance of a pocketknife and includes a spring-blade knife, snap-blade knife, gravity knife, or any other similar type knife, the blade or blades of which are two or more inches in length and which can be released automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, flip of the wrist or other mechanical device, or is released by the weight of the blade or by any type of mechanism whatsoever. “Switchblade knife” does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or that biases the blade back toward its closed position.” **Q: Can the searbelt cutter blade be removed and shapened or changed out?** A: Yes, it absolutely can. The screws you see in the pictures listed are driven into a post from both sides. Remove the screws from both sides and the entire knife, with the exception of the speedsafe mechanism, comes apart. This will give you access to the seatbelt cutter, glass breaker, blade, and scales. The opening mechanism can be accessed by removing the 3 (if I remember right) screws on the inside of one of the scales. I have had mine apart and I personally sharpened the seatbelt cutter... It's worth noting that the cutter doesn't seem like it is hardened. It's essentially 2 very thin pieces of sheet metal and dulls very quickly. **Q: what is dangerous that there is a legal disclaimer?** A: I would hesitate to answer for Kershaw’s lawyers, but as a customer and a frequent knife user, I love it. However, for a knife newbie, the assisted open can be dangerous. You have to have a good sense of where and how your knife will open. If you are familiar with knives of any sorts this is a good blade. It is simple, easy to deploy and put away, and effective in its use. **Q: Is it ambidiestrous ??** A: To open, yes. To close it, it's much easier to close in your right hand, using your thumb to push down the liner lock and your index finger to fold the blade down past the liner. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Knife...good Kershaw for the money *by H***N on March 31, 2020* this is a simple well-built knife with well-executed features. The seat belt cutter is double-bladed. They form a V in the cutting notch and they are very sharp. The glass break looks to me like it will work well. The knife is not super light not super heavy. so I wonder how much force it would take to break a car window with this but I suspect if you need to use it to get out of a car in an emergency your adrenaline will make up for any extra force needed . I'm a 6'6" tall 43 year old man so factor that into my definition of "light" as you see fit. The handle texture is great and the molded contour of the orange plastic grip is comfortable and my finger tips and edge of my thumb naturally fit in the subtle contours when opening it one handed and while holding it with the blade open. The handle is very comfortable andthe proportions are great, it's slim but not too slim. Fits well in my pocket with the belt clip facing out clipped to my front pocket. The belt clip is STRONG and it is fairly short at about 1/3 the length of the handle. No fear about it coming off my belt or out my pocket. Now the action. FYI I have basketball player hands. The speed safe spring is STRONG and the blade came very tight. The spring is so strong that it really pushes against you when you are closing it....so be aware of that and be careful. This blade takes 2 hands to close safely. If you mess around trying to close it with one hand you are likely to get your finger somehow in the way of the blade snapping closed. The spring pushes back hard for first 2/3rds of closing motion until you overcome it then it SNAPS shut very quickly. Watch your fingers because it is SHARP. Opening the blade with my index finger using the "flipper" that is part of the shape of the back of the knife blade is difficult. It takes me over one second to get it to release and open applying quite a bit of pressure. When it snaps into place it does so slowly. It is very tight, very stiff. It may looosen up...it may not. Not sure how that will go. I'm going to give it a few months before considering loosening the pivot screw. (no idea if that is the correct term) As stated my fairly strong large hands have to work to open it one handed. I like bright orange handled knifes...this orange is a great color but not super neon/super bright orange. It's slightly burnt orange color. I love it. All in all I love this knife. I'll probably lose it long before it comes close to wearing out. Again the blade is sharp SHARP. $25 for a Kershaw ? Well this one is closer to living up to the reputation and quality you get with Kershaw products made in the USA or Japan for a higher cost. This one is made by their manufacturer in China and those blades can be hit or miss. I call this one a hit but don't expect a silky smooth open or close out of the box. Good knife for the money I say! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s a fine cheap knife *by S***T on August 30, 2019* I’ve had this knife for about a month. I have a bad habit of playing with my pocket knives, like kids play with fidget spinners, so understandably I lose a knife every now and then. I look for knives with a cable cutter and a window punch. There is a lot of junk out there that fits the bill. I’m not going to lose one more $50 knife, that’s it I’m done, so I had to wade through a large pile of junk to find a good inexpensive one. I chose Kershaw because they have decent name brand recognition. This knife arrived in the mail and I was surprised by the heft and feel of it, it seemed sturdy and well put together. As others have said it came with an edge out of the box that was serviceable, but you can’t enjoy cutting random stuff like tissue paper and twigs with it. (I know it’s childish, but I get bored easily) the edge wasn’t an issue for me, as I like to sharpen my knives just to see how sharp I can get em. One last thing, you might see others griping about the action when flipping it open. It’s true, it’s a little hard to open right out of the box, but I don’t think some people understand how this action is designed for this knife. No matter how smooth and well oiled you get it, the thumb stud and pull tab on the top is clearly designed to work together. The thumb stud is not at the proper angle to rotate around the pivot screw with a little pressure, and the pull tab works by itself, but not easily. The answer is, it is clearly designed to be opened easily if you use your thumb and forefinger at the same time, then the blade will flick open as easy as any other knife. It’s nice for a cheap knife. Buy it. No worries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fast, sharp, deep carry *by S***1 on May 27, 2023* My opinion is "wow", for under 40 it opens smoothly, good hand feel, fast opening, perfect liner lock operation, sits deep in pocket, very sharp. I thought I was a knife snob, and was buying this "cheap" knife for a vehicle IFAK, but I really like it. The color is a bit more orange than salmon. My eyes pick up a bit of red/pink. I also like that you can choke up on the knife with a full grip either way. Compared to a SOG Esacpe in my other IFAK, the Kershaw Barricade wins for operation, feel and price. Easy one-handed operation. I love this flipper. There's a spring action inside. I could see this being an EDC for some folks, maybe in the coin pocket or appendix to keep the orange handle hidden. I would like a black version with serrated blade made anywhere else besides China. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kershaw Barricade Folding Pocket Knife, Rescue Multifunction Knife - Kershaw Appa Folding Tactical Pocket Knife, SpeedSafe Opening, 2.75 inch Black Blade and Handle, Small, Lightweight Every Day Carry - Kershaw Outlier, Tactical Karambit Style Folding Pocket Knife with Assisted Opening, Reverse Grip, Blackwash Finish on Black Handle, Liner Lock, 2.6 inch Blade with Deep Carry Pocketclip --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68653465-barricade-pocket-knife](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/68653465-barricade-pocket-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*