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Trending Gear: The American Made Kershaw Launch 1 EDC Auto Knife

October 6, 2021 by Waysun Johnny Tsai Leave a Comment

I am a big fan of auto knives generally, and of the Launch series by Kershaw specifically.

With so many automatic models and even more American made badassery can be found in this line, it’s almost impossible to choose a favorite. My favorite in the line is probably the Launch 1, model 7100BW.

The 3.4” Black-oxide Blackwashed CPM 154 blade comes hair splittingly sharp right out of the box. At just 4 ounces, it’s a fairly lightweight blade that offers a lot of performance and value in an auto knife.

With a push of the red trigger button and a pretty strong deployment, the Launch 1 “launches” its blade into position with a very satisfying snap. The handle material is a black anodized 6061-T6 aluminum and is pretty comfortable in the hand. While a 3.4” blade isn’t large, it’s definitely big enough to get all of your EDC tasks done without any issues. This knife is just as comfortable riding in the pocket as it is in your hand.

Overall, the Launch 1 is a no-nonsense automatic pocketknife that delivers what it’s designed to deliver, speed and performance. It may not be the fanciest model in the line, but sometimes fancy is overrated. I highly recommend this knife.

Continue reading to see what the company has to say about the Launch 1:

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.

FEATURES:

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Pocket clip Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
  • Handle Color Black
  • Made in USA Yes
  • Country of Origin USA: Design, Prototype, Quality Control, Manufacture
  • Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • 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)

 

BE SURE TO KNOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PURCHASE, OWNING, CARRYING, AND TRANSPORTATION OF AUTOMATIC KNIVES.

The MSRP for the Launch 1 MODEL 7100BW is $174.99, but retail is a much more affordable $85 or so.

 

 

A Chicago native, Sijo Waysun Johnny Tsai is an internationally recognized Combatives and Survival instructor. He is a published book and DVD personality with over 35 years’ experience in teaching Practical Street Defense and Combatives to the Military, Law Enforcement Agencies and Civilians alike. SIJO is also the founder of the C.U.M.A. Survival School. He is also a renowned knife designer for companies like TOPS KNIVES, SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE WORKS and WORK TUFF GEAR.

When not teaching classes, writing, or doing crazy thing with knives, SIJO likes to enjoy his downtime with his wife and 3 children. He also likes drinking beer.

 

Filed Under: Knives Tagged With: Kershaw Launch 1, Kershaw Launch auto, Kershaw US made knives

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