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- Made in the USA automatic knife; lightweight design
- The CPM 154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness; stonewashed finish helps hide use scratches
- Dark gray anodized aluminum handle; integrated backspacer and ceramic bead-blasted titanium pivot trim ring
- Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy; deep-carry pocket clip is easily reversible for left/right carry
Sharp, light, and blazing fast, the Launch 18 boosts to the top of any wish list. Its spear point blade uses high-performance CPM 154 blade steel for a reliable cutting edge. The full-flat grind sharpens reliably every time for a thin, slicey edge. Users can operate the Launch 18 effectively with its ergonomic, contoured design. Kershaw even added extra touches like a gray-anodized handle coating, a ceramic bead-blasted titanium pivot trim ring, and an integrated backspacer. A reversible, deep-pocket pocket clip makes it even easier to EDC this lightweight auto.
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| Blade Length | 2.79 in. (7.1 cm) |
| Blade Material | CPM 154 |
| HRC | 58-60 |
| Blade Finish/Coating | Stonewashed finish |
| Blade Thickness | 0.12 in. (3 mm) |
| Closed Length | 4 in. (10.2 cm) |
| Handle Material | 6061-T6 aluminum |
| Handle Finish/Coating | Gray anodized |
| Handle Thickness | 0.51 in. (13 mm) |
| Overall Length | 6.79 in. (17.2 cm) |
| Style | Pocketknife |
| Designer | Kershaw Originals |
| Blade Style | Spear Point, single edge |
| 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 | Gray |
| Hardware | Black-oxide handle screws, black-oxide pivot screw, bead-blasted pocket clip |
| Country of Origin | USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Weight | 2.3 oz. (65 g) |
