Kershaw Launch 22 FDE OTS Automatic Knife | CPM MagnaCut BlackWash AUKS7205FDEBW

When you’re mid-task with one hand committed, a slow, two-step open isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a disruption. Whether you're holding material in place or working in tight quarters, hesitation costs you both time and precision. The Kershaw Launch 22 eliminates that friction with a "ready-now" response, putting a razor-sharp edge in your hand the moment your thumb finds the button.

Once at work, the blade’s performance is immediate and deliberate. The CPM MagnaCut spear point doesn’t just cut—it bites, then glides with controlled aggression. Its bayonet-inspired geometry reinforces the tip for piercing while maintaining a long, efficient slicing edge, allowing you to transition from surgical detail work to heavy cuts without losing momentum. Even under sustained use, the edge holds steady, resisting the roll and wear that would sideline a lesser steel.

This out-the-side automatic delivers a decisive, tactile snap that you can feel through the handle. A high-tension internal spring fires the blade the moment you engage the recessed push button—a trigger that's easy to find by feel but protected against accidental firing. Once open, the mechanism settles into a rock-solid plunge lock that anchors the steel with zero play, giving you the confidence and stability of a fixed blade in a folding platform.

Key Features

• Deployment Advantage: Instant push-button action keeps your workflow uninterrupted when one-handed access matters most.
• Edge Geometry: Spear point design balances deep slicing performance with a reinforced tip for controlled piercing.
• Maintenance/Durability: MagnaCut steel paired with a BlackWash finish resists corrosion and conceals wear from hard use.
• Portability: Lightweight at 3.7 ounces, it delivers full-size cutting capability without burdening your pocket.

In hand, the Launch 22 feels locked in and purpose-built. The FDE 6061-T6 aluminum handle is contoured for maximum control, while Black Canvas Micarta inlays add a tactile grip that remains consistent in wet or gloved conditions.

Despite its 3.45-inch blade, the chassis remains remarkably slim. Measuring just 4.75 inches closed, it rides discreetly in the pocket without the bulk typically found in full-sized automatics. The reversible deep-carry clip keeps it anchored and out of sight until needed, while the dialed-in balance ensures that every movement feels responsive and precise.

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