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Kershaw has spent five decades building a reputation for reliable pocket knives at accessible prices. From the Tualatin, Oregon, facility—where the company produces over one million knives annually—come iconic designs that have earned multiple Blade Show "Knife of the Year" awards and a devoted following among everyday carry enthusiasts.
The partnership with custom knife maker Ken Onion transformed the industry. His SpeedSafe spring assisted knife mechanism, introduced in 1998, revolutionized how folding knives deploy. A torsion bar holds the blade closed until you manually initiate opening via thumb stud or flipper; then spring-assist completes deployment rapidly. This mechanism appears across Kershaw's most popular models: the slim Kershaw Leek, the tactical Kershaw Blur, and the modern Kershaw Iridium. Browse our full selection of Kershaw assisted opening knives or explore all Kershaw folding knives.
For users who want push-button deployment, the Launch series delivers USA-made performance with CPM 154 and MagnaCut blades, anodized aluminum handles, and aggressive action. Models range from the compact Launch 4 to full-size folders like the Launch 1 and Launch 21. The Livewire brings OTF deployment in a premium MagnaCut package.
Beyond folders, Kershaw produces fixed blade knives for outdoor use and the Lucha balisong for flippers seeking quality construction at an accessible price. The Kershaw-Emerson collaboration brings Ernest Emerson's wave-opening designs to production knife pricing.
Kershaw's steel selection matches each knife's purpose and price point. Entry-level models use 8Cr13MoV or 420HC. Mid-range knives feature Sandvik 14C28N—developed at Kershaw's request—or D2. Premium models run CPM 154, S35VN, or the latest CPM MagnaCut super steel found in the Bel Air and recent Leek variants.
The company backs every knife with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects, including free sharpening and replacement parts for USA, Canada, and Mexico customers.
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