Description
KS1423OL: 1423OL Dawnstar
Kershaw Knives
The Dawnstar excels as a tactical and practical folder for everyday tasks. The ergonomic, textured handle provides a secure grip, and assisted opening with a flipper makes deployment smooth and fast. Its hawkbill blade, angled for efficient handling of boxes, rope, and more, features a false edge along the top for improved push cuts. Details like a custom backspacer, circular sharpening choil, and weight-relieving handle pockets make it lightweight and easy to carry. A reversible deep-carry pocket clip completes the Dawnstar, ensuring it's always ready when you are.
Features
- Tactical everyday carry blade; hawkbill blade shape
- 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good corrosion resistance and high strength
- BlackWash finish helps hide use scratches
- Opens quickly and easily with assisted opening; includes built-in flipper
- Deep-carry pocket clip is easily reversible for left/right carry; weight-relieving handle pockets
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.50" (8.9 cm)
- Closed Length: 4.40" (11.2 cm)
- Overall Length: 7.90" (20.1 cm)
- Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)
- Blade Style: Hawkbill
- Blade Finish: BlackWash
- Handle Material: Olive Green Glass-Filled Nylon
- Handle Thickness 0.43" (10.8 mm)
- Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
- Pivot Assembly: Assisted
- Pocket Clip: Extra Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 3.4 oz. (71 g)
- Made in China
UPC Code: 087171070506
8Cr Stainless Steel
One of the most common budget stainless steels, it maintains a competitive combination of edge retention and toughness in its price range.
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Kershaw 1423OL Dawnstar Assisted Liner Lock Flipper Knife 3.5" BlackWash Hawkbill Blade, Olive Green GFN Handles, Reversible Clip
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5 stars
Kershaw 1423OL Dawnstar Assisted Liner Lock Flipper Knife 3.5" BlackWash Hawkbill Blade, Olive Green GFN Handles, Reversible Clip Raven
Arkansas
Apr 17, 2026
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Blade Material, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use
1st Kershaw in a long time and I'm impressed
I would give this a 4 instead of five because I wish it was made out of better materials, however for the price you can't expect premium steel or handle scales, so it earns it 5 stars.I was a little surprised at how well this blade folds down to fit in the pocket. Most hawkbill/karambit style folders tend to take up your whole pocket or be awkward as hell to hold. This has a great handle shape and fits well in the pocket.The blade is well sharp out of the box and bites into the cut. I can easily get a smooth diagonal cut in newspaper starting in the middle of the page with only the weight of the knife.My only gripe is the liner lock is a little thin, so sometimes you have to hunt for it.I would definitely buy again.... I would love to see this in a 4 or 4.5" blade as well.
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