Kershaw made something special for their neighbors to the south. And since they're in Oregon, of course they mean California. So for you, California—and for anyone who prefers a shorter-bladed auto—Kershaw made the Launch 4. The Launch 4 sports a blade of just 1.9 inches, nice and legal. And pretty handy, too.
The blade is high-performance CPM154 steel. This powdered metallurgy steel has more uniform distribution of carbides—so it takes and holds an excellent edge, provides good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and toughness. The blade is DLC coated for an additional measure of blade protection and non-reflective good looks. Then to lighten the Launch 4's weight, Kershaw made the handle and integrated backspacer of durable aluminum, anodized in black.
The Launch 4 opens with a push button, recessed so that it is level with the flat of the handle. This is a safety feature and makes it harder for the knives to accidentally deploy. For left-handed use, press the blade-release/lock button with your index finger instead of your thumb. The Launch 4 has a single-position pocketclip and carries tip-up.
Automatic knives are dangerous and should be handled with extreme caution in all circumstances. Comply with all local, State, and Federal regulations regarding the purchase, owning, carrying, and transportation of automatic knives. .
- Push-button Lock: Found on the Kershaw Folding Saw, it locks the saw blade open during use, then releases with the push of a button for storage.
- Single-position: The pocketclip is in a fixed position on the knife handle; usually it is positioned for tip-down, right-handed carry, though this may vary.
- Made In The USA: When you see this on one of our knives, it means the knife was made in our Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility by skilled Kershaw knifemakers.
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- Made in the USA
- Integrated backspacer
- Push-button open
- Push-button lock release
- Single-position pocketclip (right tip-up)
- Steel: CPM 154, DLC coating
- Handle: Machined 6061-T6 anodized aluminum
- Blade Length: 1.9 in. (4.8 cm)
- Closed Length: 3.2 in. (8.1 cm)
- Overall Length: 5.1 in. (13 cm)
- Weight: 1.8 oz. (51 g)
