Month: September 2024

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Whether you’re building your collection or you’re in search of your first daily pocket knife, Amazon is the top spot to look for a great deal. Although it might not be the retailer that first comes to mind, Amazon has been unleashing eye-popping discounts on all kinds of highly-rated knives, especially those from Smith & Wesson, Gerber, and Victorinox. Right now, the retailer also has select Kershaw pocket knives on sale, and what might be its best-looking one just had its price sliced in half.

The Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife is on sale for $50—a 50% discount on its normal price of $100. This slim, compact folding blade is a sure bet for both quality and style: Hundreds are sold on Amazon every month, and it has earned over 1,000 five-star ratings from shoppers who call it “sturdy and stylish” and note that it “feels good in the hand.” This knife is on sale in Kershaw’s BlackWash color—one of the brand’s most intricate-looking finishes—and right now, Amazon has the best price available.

Kershaw Leek BlackWash Pocket Knife, $50 (was $100) on Amazon

This Kershaw knife is made in the US and features a 3-inch, drop-point plain-edge blade. The blade itself is crafted from Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, which gives it superior edge retention and also makes it easy to resharpen. It wears a black oxide coating for sleek looks and added scratch resistance. The blade is paired with a tough stainless steel handle that’s also coated in BlackWash, and the handle features a reversible pocket clip, so you can carry the knife on either side, tip up or tip down. The Leek is equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe design, so you can safely open the blade with one hand, and the frame lock and tip lock keep the blade secure and in place whether it’s opened or closed. Like any good pocket knife, it’s also super portable: It measures just 4 inches long when closed, and it weighs a paltry 3 ounces.

Amazon reviewers have heaped praise on the Leek in BlackWash, highlighting its sturdy build and excellent functionality. “For a daily carry, nothing compares to this little Kershaw,” one shopper said. “It’s simply the best pocket knife I’ve ever handled.”

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“It is a thin, no-BS efficient cutting tool,” said another shopper, who added that it’s “easy as hell to sharpen and effective at cutting.”

A quality blade like the Kershaw Leek will last for years to come, and at half off, it’s an especially worthy investment. But don’t wait around on this one: These knives are selling fast, and a deep discount like this likely won’t last much longer.

Getting sick on vacation isn’t a unique experience, but according to a lawsuit in the U.K., nearly 1,000 British tourists have similar vacation illness stories in common. 

A new report in The Telegraph outlines the class-action case being brought by 926 people who have visited luxury hotel resorts in Cape Verde in the past three years. The suit claims that travelers who have stayed here have come down with infections like shigella and salmonella, leaving some bedridden for the duration of their trip. 

A total of 806 people came forward with their stories in 2022. They were followed by 65 in 2023 and 55 so far this year. 

“The sheer volume of clients we’re continuing to see coming forward having fallen ill during stays in Cape Verde over the last three years is incredibly concerning,” lawyer Jatinder Paul, who’s representing the upset tourists, told The Telegraph. He noted that the amount of people speaking out shows there’s a much deeper issue here. 

“The numbers involved show that these aren’t isolated incidents. The fact that significant numbers are still approaching us with similar firsthand accounts points towards a worrying picture of ongoing illness that shows no sign of ending,” he said. 

“Those we represent rightly have a number of concerns over how such illnesses have occurred over such a period of time,” he added. “Gastric illness can result in long-term health problems or even death, and the fear is this could end in tragedy if something isn’t done to address the underlying causes.”

Cordelia Plummer, 56, is one of those concerned tourists, as she herself noticed that food was often served uncovered and lukewarm. 

“What was meant to be a dream two weeks on a wonderful island turned into a holiday Ian and myself will now do our best to forget,” she said. “What started as headaches and a feeling of nausea, became the worst sickness and diarrhea I’ve ever known. I think everyone has probably had an upset stomach at one time or another, but I have never felt so ill.”

You might want to check the reviews of your next hotel for any possible food issues.