Launch 1 – Kershaw Knives – Kai USA

AboutIf you’ve been thinking about an automatic knife, the Launch 1 could be The One. This automatic features CPM 154 blade steel, a strong opening kick, and is made-in-the-USA at Kershaw’s Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility. It features a big, versatile drop-point blade with BlackWash™ blade finish that helps hide use scratches. Integrated backspacer with lanyard tie-off.Made in the USAThe CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughnessLightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle is contoured for secure gripLow-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deployComply with all local, State, and Federal regulations regarding the purchase, owning, carrying, and transportation of automatic knives. Features DetailsStatus BestsellerEdition EngravableUse Everyday, Work, TacticalType Automatic, FolderStyle PocketknifeDesigner Kershaw OriginalsBlade Style Drop PointBlade Edge PlainOpening Action AutomaticOpens With Push buttonLock Type Push-button lockPocketclip Reversible (right/left, tip-up)Handle Color BlackMade in USA YesCountry of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, ManufactureWarranty Limited Lifetime WarrantySpecificationsBlade Length 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)Blade Material CPM 154HRC 58-60Blade Finish/Coating Black-oxide BlackWash™ coatingBlade Thickness 0.121 in. (3 mm)Closed Length 4.6 in. (11.7 cm)Handle Material 6061-T6 aluminumHandle Finish/Coating Black anodizedHandle Thickness 0.47 in. (12 mm)Overall Length 8 in. (20.3 cm)Weight 4 oz. (114 g)MoreYear Released 2015