With its under-2-inch blade, the Launch 9 may look like a smaller version of our best-selling Launch 2, but it has its own appeal. Its compact size makes it easy to carry—and appropriate in a variety of situations where you wouldn’t pull out a more aggressive-looking knife. Built of the same upgraded materials as the rest of the Launch series, the Launch 9’s blade has a “working” finish—somewhat rougher than stonewashed to easily hide the scuffs that a working knife earns on the job.

Made in the USA; under-2-inch blade
The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness
Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle; integrated backspacer with lanyard hole
Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy

Blade Length: 1.8 in. (4.6 cm)
Blade Material: CPM 154
Blade Finish/Coating: Working finish
Blade Thickness: 0.121 in. (3 mm)
Closed Length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)
Handle Material: 6061-T6 aluminum
Handle Finish/Coating: Black anodized
Handle Thickness: 0.47 in. (12 mm)
Overall Length: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Weight: 1.6 oz. (46 g)
Use: Everyday
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 deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Handle Color: Black
Made in USA
Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty