Switchblade Knife Kershaw Launch 9
The popularity of Kershaw's Launch 4 has launched several new smaller automatics.
This is the Launch 9. And while it may look like a smaller version of Kershaw's best-selling Launch 2, the Launch 9 has its own special appeal and its compact size makes it easy to carry. It offers a refined look - almost a gentleman's automatic.
But only "almost". The Launch 9's drop-point blade is CPM 154 with a "working" finish, which is somewhat rougher than stonewashed and meant to easily hide the scuffs and scratches that a working knife earns as it does its job. CPM 154 steel takes and holds an excellent edge, offers good corrosion resistance, wear resistance and toughness.
Like the rest of the Launch series, the Launch 9's handle is anodized aluminum. In this case, it's anodized in basic matte black for everyday good looks. A push-button on the handle opens the knife quickly. Push the button again to release the blade to fold it back into the handle.
The Launch 9 features an integrated backspacer with a lanyard hole (perfect for a paracord attachment) and a reversible (left/right, tip-up) pocket clip.
Details:
- Made in the USA
- Blade material: CPM 154 steel, working finish
- Handle material: 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized
- Overall length: approx. 12.7 cm
- Blade length: approx. 4.6 cm
- Closed length: approx. 8.3 cm
- Weight: approx. 45 g
- Automatic push button opening
- Push button lock
- Integrated backspacer with lanyard hole
- Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
- Manufacturer's product no.: 7250
The popularity of Kershaw's Launch 4 has launched several new smaller automatics.
This is the Launch 9. And while it may look like a smaller version of Kershaw's best-selling Launch 2, the Launch 9 has its own special appeal and its compact size makes it easy to carry. It offers a refined look - almost a gentleman's automatic.
But only "almost". The Launch 9's drop-point blade is CPM 154 with a "working" finish, which is somewhat rougher than stonewashed and meant to easily hide the scuffs and scratches that a working knife earns as it does its job. CPM 154 steel takes and holds an excellent edge, offers good corrosion resistance, wear resistance and toughness.
Like the rest of the Launch series, the Launch 9's handle is anodized aluminum. In this case, it's anodized in basic matte black for everyday good looks. A push-button on the handle opens the knife quickly. Push the button again to release the blade to fold it back into the handle.
The Launch 9 features an integrated backspacer with a lanyard hole (perfect for a paracord attachment) and a reversible (left/right, tip-up) pocket clip.
Details:
- Made in the USA
- Blade material: CPM 154 steel, working finish
- Handle material: 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized
- Overall length: approx. 12.7 cm
- Blade length: approx. 4.6 cm
- Closed length: approx. 8.3 cm
- Weight: approx. 45 g
- Automatic push button opening
- Push button lock
- Integrated backspacer with lanyard hole
- Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
- Manufacturer's product no.: 7250
