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Launch 1
About
If 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 USA
- The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness
- Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle is contoured for secure grip
- Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy
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Features + Details
- Use Everyday, Work, Tactical
- Type Automatic, Folder
- Style Pocketknife
- Designer Kershaw Originals
- Blade Style Drop Point
- Blade Edge Plain
- Opening Action Automatic
- Opens With Push button
- Lock Type Push-button lock
- Pocketclip Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
- Handle Color Black
- Made in USA Yes
- Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture
- Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty
Specifications
- Blade Length 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
- Blade Material CPM 154
- Blade Finish/Coating Black-oxide BlackWash™ coating
- Blade Thickness 0.121 in. (3 mm)
- Closed Length 4.6 in. (11.7 cm)
- Handle Material 6061-T6 aluminum
- Handle Finish/Coating Black anodized
- Handle Thickness 0.47 in. (12 mm)
- Overall Length 8 in. (20.3 cm)
- Weight 4 oz. (113.4 g)
More
- Year Released 2015
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- 1800 SW Teton Avenue
- Tualatin, OR 97062
- Phone: 503-682-1966
- Toll Free: 800-325-2891
- Fax: 503-682-7168
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