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Discover USA-made quality and functionality with the Bel Air. When opening the knife, its satisfying smoothness is unmatched thanks to manual KVT ball bearings and DuraLock technology. Confidently handle the blade as the crossbar secures it in place, and when closing, pull back on the handle button to drop the blade shut. Cutting wise, MagnaCut blade steel holds an exceptional edge, and the reverse tanto blade stands up to the toughest challenges during everyday carry. The BlackWash™ finish hides use scratches and complements the aluminum handle scales. Carry the slim profile easily using the reversible deep-carry pocketclip. You’ll never want to leave the Bel Air at home.
- USA-made manual folder; smooth and EDC-friendly design with bright nickel Cerakote handle
- DuraLock secures the blade open using a solid steel crossbar; pull the ambidextrous lock back to safely close the knife
- Premium CPM MagnaCut powdered metallurgy blade steel excels in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance; BlackWash™ finish helps hide use scratches
- Opens easily with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs; dark bronze Cerakote locking dowel and tube spacers
- Black Cerakote, deep-carry pocketclip is easily reversible for left/right carry; lanyard hole
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Features + Details
- Edition Engravable
- Use Everyday
- Type Folder, Manual
- Style Pocketknife
- Designer Kershaw Originals
- Blade Style Reverse Tanto
- Blade Edge Plain
- Opening Action Manual KVT ball bearings
- Opens With Thumb stud
- Lock Type DuraLock
- Pocketclip Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
- Handle Color Bright Nickel
- Hardware Black-oxide screws, Cerakote pocket clip
- Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture
- Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Blade Length 3.1 in. (7.9 cm)
- Blade Material CPM MagnaCut
- HRC 62-64
- Blade Finish/Coating BlackWash™ coating
- Blade Thickness 0.09 in. (2.3 mm)
- Closed Length 4.2 in. (10.7 cm)
- Handle Material 6061-T6 aluminum
- Handle Finish/Coating Cerakote
- Handle Thickness 0.44 in. (11.2 mm)
- Overall Length 7.3 in. (18.5 cm)
- Weight 2.9 oz. (82 g)
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- Year Released 2024
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