Kershaw Lightyear
Item #: KE-1395
$23.95
The Lightyear is part of Kershaw's Starter Series, designed as a slim, effective knife at an attractive price. The first thing users will notice about the Lightyear is its horn-like profile. Despite the handle's slim design, it stays ergonomic in the hand for long periods of time. The grippy handle is made of glass-filled nylon, featuring recessed grooves that are pleasing to the eye and hand. A modified spear point blade provides plenty of cutting area and strength for most work tasks.
Opens quickly and easily with SpeedSafe® assisted opening and built-in flipper. Glass-filled nylon handle has patterned machining for secure grip and the deep-carry pocket clip keeps the knife discreet in the pocket.
The 3-1/8” modified spear point blade is made from 4Cr14MoV stainless steel and has a hardness of 55-57 Rc. The closed length is 4-1/8". Pocket clip is reversible for a tip up right or left-hand carry. Weighs 2.5 oz. Made in China. Suggested Retail $34.99.
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TypeFolder
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BladeSpear Point
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Blade Length3-1/8"
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FinishBead Blast
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Blade Steel4Cr14MoV
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Rockwell55-57
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Lockl
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LinersStainless
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HandleGFN
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Closed Length4-1/8"
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ClipReversible/Tip-Up
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Weight2.5 oz.
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OriginChina
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon when knife salesman Pete Kershaw started a cutlery company that would make knives from his designs. Japanese based KAI Cutlery manufactured those designs. In 1978, KAI Cutlery purchased Kershaw Knives and the company, renamed KAI USA Ltd., continues today with three product lines; including the original Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, and Shun Cutlery which primarily markets kitchen cutlery.
Over the years, Kershaw Knives has worked with several custom knifemakers. Cutlery Hall of Famer Ken Onion, a custom knife maker and inventor of the “SpeedSafe” assisted opening mechanism, is the premier knife designer for Kershaw Knives. Kershaw has also collaborated with custom knifemakers Grant and Gavin Hawk, Frank Centofante, and Ernest Emerson. Kershaw has released models that were developed in collaboration with National Geographic, Jeep, Orange County Choppers, the American Professional Rodeo Association, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Kershaw manufactures excellent knives and has built a very strong customer fan base due to their innovative designs and their quality control.
Kershaw Lightyear
