If you’ve been thinking about an automatic knife, the Launch 1 could be The One. This automatic features CPM 154 blade steel, a strong opening kick, and is made-in-the-USA at Kershaw’s Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility. It features a big, versatile drop-point blade with BlackWash™ blade finish that helps hide use scratches. Integrated backspacer with lanyard tie-off.

Made in the USA
The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness
Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle is contoured for secure grip
Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy

Blade Length: 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
Blade Material: CPM 154
Blade Finish/Coating: Black-oxide BlackWash™ coating
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (3 mm)
Closed Length: 4.6 in. (11.7 cm)
Handle Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
Handle Finish/Coating: Black anodized
Handle Thickness: 0.47 in. (12 mm)
Overall: Length 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Weight: 4 oz. (113.4 g)
Use: Everyday, Work, Tactical
Type: Automatic, Folder
Style: Pocketknife
Designer: Kershaw Originals
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Edge: Plain
Opening Action: Automatic
Opens With: Push button
Lock Type: Push-button lock
Pocketclip: Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
Handle Color: Black
Made in USA
Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty