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Kershaw Lucha
Kershaw Lucha - USA-Made Butterfly Knife Built for Flippers
The Kershaw Lucha is Kershaw's answer to the question nobody was sure they'd ask—can a major production company build a legitimate flipping butterfly knife? Turns out, yes. Released in 2020, the Lucha has become one of the most talked-about butterfly knives on the market, and it remains popular to this day. This is a full-sized butterfly knife (also called a balisong) that's actually designed with flipper input, not just a marketing ploy.
All-Steel Construction
The Lucha is made entirely of stainless steel—blade and handles. That puts it at 5.9 ounces, which is hefty for a butterfly knife but purposeful. The blade is 14C28N from Sandvik, the same steel Kershaw uses across their better folders. It's a solid stainless that holds an edge well and stands up to corrosion, which matters since butterfly knife handles aren't sealed—everything's exposed all the time. The blade has a hardness of 58-60 HRC with a stonewashed finish and measures 4.6 inches in length. However, the actual cutting edge is slightly shorter, measuring approximately 4.375 inches due to the way the handles cover the blade when closed.
The clip point shape provides a usable tip and sufficient belly for practical cutting tasks, even if most Lucha owners are more interested in how it flips than how it slices. At 10.25 inches open and 5.8 inches closed, this is a substantial knife that fills your hand.
Designed to Flip
What separates the Lucha from cheaper butterfly knives is the attention to detail. Dual KVT ball-bearing pivots make the action smooth—not just acceptable, but legitimately fluid. The blade tapers toward the spine to add weight up top, creating a pendulum effect that helps with momentum during tricks. The handle bevels are rounded, allowing the knife to roll naturally in your hand. Even the latch is rounded and includes a positive stop, so it never contacts the blade or snags during flips.
These aren't gimmicks. They're thoughtful design choices that show Kershaw actually listened to people who flip butterfly knives. The result is a butterfly knife that's forgiving for beginners learning basic openings, but responsive enough for experienced flippers to execute more technical tricks. The weight does take some adjustment if you're used to lighter aluminum-handled balis, but the trade-off is durability and a more controllable feel.
Made in the USA, the Lucha proves that production butterfly knives don't have to be junk. Whether you're just getting into flipping or looking for a solid daily flipper that won't break the bank or fall apart, the Lucha delivers.