Launch 9
About
With its under-2-inch blade, the Launch 9 may look like a smaller version of our best-selling Launch 2, but it has its own appeal. Its compact size makes it easy to carry—and appropriate in a variety of situations where you wouldn’t pull out a more aggressive-looking knife. Built of the same upgraded materials as the rest of the Launch series, the Launch 9’s blade has a “working” finish—somewhat rougher than stonewashed to easily hide the scuffs that a working knife earns on the job.
- Made in the USA; under-2-inch blade
- The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness
- Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle; integrated backspacer with lanyard hole
- Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy
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Features + Details
- Use Everyday
- 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 deep-carry (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 1.8 in. (4.6 cm)
- Blade Material CPM 154
- HRC 58-60
- Blade Finish/Coating Working finish
- Blade Thickness 0.121 in. (3 mm)
- Closed Length 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
- Handle Material 6061-T6 aluminum
- Handle Finish/Coating Black anodized
- Handle Thickness 0.47 in. (12 mm)
- Overall Length 5 in. (12.7 cm)
- Weight 1.6 oz. (46 g)
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- Year Released 2019
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