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New Kershaw Knives 2024
Published: March 10th, 2024
Kershaw is once again at the forefront of innovation in the knife industry, launching an impressive lineup of new knives for 2024. With a focus on cutting-edge technology, premium materials, and groundbreaking designs, these latest offerings are set to redefine standards for enthusiasts and professionals alike. Whether you're into outdoor adventures, everyday carry, or specialized tasks, Kershaw's 2024 collection promises durability, functionality, and style, ensuring there's a perfect knife for every user's needs.
The Kershaw Bel Air boasts a reverse tanto blade crafted from CPM MagnaCut steel, renowned for its exceptional edge retention and wear resistance. The blade's BlackWash finish enhances its visual appeal while minimizing unwanted reflections. Measuring 3 inches in length and boasting a hardness of 62-64 HRC, the blade delivers a combination of strength and sharpness.
The handle of the Bel Air is constructed from 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, making it lightweight and durable. The Cerakote finish on the handle provides a layer of protection against corrosion and scratches, ensuring the knife's longevity. With an overall weight of 2.9 ounces and a length of 7.2 inches when fully opened, the Bel Air offers a comfortable and practical design for everyday use.
The Kershaw Helitack conquers everyday cutting challenges with its work-ready design. Its 3.25-inch blade, crafted from high-quality steel, boasts a gray PVD finish for enhanced durability and visual appeal. This length provides ample cutting capability for various tasks, while the PVD finish minimizes unwanted reflections and offers superior wear resistance.
For effortless one-handed operation, the Helitack features a smooth and reliable assisted opening mechanism. Allowing you to quickly deploy the blade with a simple push on the integrated flipper. Additionally, a secure frame lock mechanism ensures the blade stays locked in place during use, promoting safety and confidence during demanding tasks.
Completing the package, the Helitack incorporates a reversible pocket clip, allowing for convenient left or right-handed carry based on user preference. Whether you're navigating everyday tasks or seeking a reliable cutting companion for your adventures, the Kershaw Helitack empowers you with its robust blade, secure locking mechanism, effortless opening mechanism, and practical design.
The Kershaw Iridium is a manual flipper featuring a reverse tanto blade crafted from D2 high-carbon tool steel, known for its great edge retention and wear resistance. The black oxide finish enhances the blade's durability and visual appeal, while the KVT ball-bearing pivot allows for rapid deployment. The handle, constructed from black anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, provides a lightweight and comfortable grip, while the reversible deep-carry pocket clip ensures convenient carrying options for both left and right-handed users.
With a closed length of 4 inches and a weight of 3.4 ounces, the Iridium offers a compact and practical design for everyday use. Its secure frame lock mechanism guarantees the blade stays locked in place during operation, offering safe and reliable handling.
The Kershaw Launch 19 is an out-the-side automatic knife featuring a clip-point blade. The blade is crafted from CPM-154 steel, known for its good balance of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. A black Cerakote coating enhances the blade's durability and visual appeal, while the satin grind finish provides a smooth cutting experience.
The handle of the Launch 19 is constructed from a combination of black-anodized aluminum and earth-brown G10. This combination offers a lightweight design with a comfortable and secure grip. The finger choil on the handle allows for additional control during use, while the reversible deep-carry pocket clip ensures convenient carrying options for both left and right-handed users.
The Kershaw Layup steps up to everyday carry tasks with its 3.4-inch D2 tool steel blade. Known for its edge retention and wear resistance, the blade tackles demanding cuts with ease. The stonewashed finish adds a touch of visual appeal while minimizing unwanted reflections.
Constructed from glass-filled nylon, the Layup's handle delivers a comfortable and secure grip. The lightweight build, weighing only 3.6 ounces, ensures comfortable all-day carry. Its compact size, with a closed length of 4.5 inches, easily slips into a pocket without adding bulk. For smooth and reliable deployment, the Layup boasts an assisted opening mechanism with KVT ball bearings. Once open, the secure DuraLock mechanism ensures the blade stays safely locked in place during use.
Whether you're tackling everyday tasks or seeking a reliable cutting companion for your next adventure, the Kershaw Layup offers a compelling combination of performance, comfort, and everyday practicality.
The Kershaw Livewire is a premium out-the-front (OTF) automatic knife designed for both everyday carry and tactical use. Its CPM MagnaCut steel blade delivers exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance. The blade features a two-tone finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds, enhancing both its functionality and visual appeal.
The Livewire boasts a carbon fiber and black-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle for a lightweight yet durable build. The carbon fiber front scale adds a touch of sophistication and enhances grip comfort. The reversible deep-carry pocket clip allows for convenient left or right-handed carry, making it accessible and comfortable for various users. With a 3.3-inch blade, a closed length of 4.8 inches, and an overall weight of 3 ounces, the Livewire offers a compact and practical size for everyday carry.
The Kershaw Livewire Double Edge is a premium out-the-front (OTF) automatic knife featuring a double-edged dagger blade crafted from CPM MagnaCut steel. Renowned for its exceptional edge retention and wear resistance, this steel ensures the blade stays sharp for extended use. The black PVD coating on the blade enhances its durability and visual appeal.
The handle of the Livewire is constructed from black anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, offering a lightweight and comfortable grip, with an ambidextrous, black, deep carry pocket clip. The knife's overall weight of 3.1 ounces makes it convenient for everyday carry.
The Kershaw Sanctum is a stylish and practical folding knife designed for everyday carry. It features a blackwashed blade crafted from 8Cr13MoV steel, known for its good balance of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The blackwashed finish enhances the blade's visual appeal while minimizing unwanted reflections.
The handle of the Sanctum is constructed from stainless steel, with a gray PVD coating, providing a durable and comfortable grip. The knife's spring-assisted opening mechanism allows for smooth and effortless deployment, while the secure frame lock ensures the blade stays safely locked in place during use. An ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip ensures convenient carrying options for both left and right-handed users. The knife is 4.22 inches closed and weighs 3.7oz.
The Kershaw Scour features a flipper-assisted opening mechanism for smooth and effortless deployment. Its drop point blade, crafted from 8Cr13MoV steel, boasts a balanced combination of hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. The bead-blasted finish on the blade enhances its visual appeal while minimizing unwanted reflections.
The handle of the Scour is constructed from stainless steel, with a bead-blast finish, providing a durable and comfortable grip. The frame lock mechanism ensures the blade stays securely locked in place during use. With a closed length of 3.3 inches and a weight of 4.3 ounces, the Scour offers a practical size for everyday carry.
The Kershaw Wharf is a versatile pocket cleaver, featuring a wide blade and finger choil, offering exceptional control and precision during cutting tasks. The assisted flipper opening mechanism allows for quick and effortless one-handed deployment, while the deep-carry clip ensures comfortable and discreet pocket carrying.
Crafted from durable 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, the Wharf's blade boasts a stonewashed finish that enhances its visual appeal and provides a level of wear resistance. The knife's handle is constructed from gray glass-reinforced nylon, offering a lightweight yet robust platform for handling.
Written by Drew Clifton
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T.C. Barnette
T.C. Barnette is a dynamic media personality and the esteemed spokesperson for SMKW (Smoky Mountain Knife Works), where his passion for knives intersects with his captivating on-screen presence. With a magnetic charisma and deep expertise in cutlery, T.C. has become a beloved figure in the knife community.