Description
KS2038R: 2038R Iridium DuraLock KVT Folding Knife - Reverse Tanto
Kershaw Knives
Meet the reverse tanto Iridium, a practical and stylish design for everyday carry. This blade shape makes cutting work easy, from the initial pierce to the effortless slice. Aesthetically, the black-anodized aluminum handle scales create an appealing profile. Activate the thumb stud and experience buttery smooth deployment with KVT ball bearings. Ultra-secure DuraLock technology locks the blade in place. Slide back the handle button to safely close the blade and carry the Iridium with a reversible deep-carry pocket clip. It's the ultimate modern folder for a reason, and it benefits greatly from the reverse tanto blade.
Features
- Reverse tanto blade; stylish design with black-anodized aluminum handle scale
- DuraLock secures the blade open using a solid steel crossbar; safely close the knife with an ambidextrous handle button
- D2 high-carbon tool steel is highly wear resistant, tough, offers excellent edge retention; stonewashed
finish hides use scratches - Opens easily with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs
- Deep-carry pocket clip is easily reversible for left/right carry; clear-anodized backspacer and lanyard hole
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.40" (86 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.50" (114 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.90" (200 mm)
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.107" (2.7 mm)
- Blade Style: Reverse Tanto
- Blade Finish: Stonewash
- Handle Material: Black Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Handle Thickness 0.46" (11.7 mm)
- Locking Mechanism: DuraLock
- Pivot Assembly: KVT Ball Bearings
- Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
- Weight: 3.50 oz. (99 g)
- Clear Anodized Aluminum Backspacer
- Made in China
UPC Code: 087171065601
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
Aluminum Handles
A solid, lightweight material that can be molded, textured or anodized to provide better grip under extreme conditions.
D2 Tool Steel
This semi-stainless tool steel offers great value, thanks to a high degree of edge retention that can often rival more expensive steels.
Kershaw 2038R Iridium DuraLock KVT Folding Knife 3.4" D2 Stonewashed Reverse Tanto Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip
(3 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars
Kershaw 2038R Iridium DuraLock KVT Folding Knife 3.4" D2 Stonewashed Reverse Tanto Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip Jay
Central Florida
Dec 08, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Pleasantly surprised
So I’ve been using this for a couple weeks now and using it for just every day stuff like cardboard and tape and I’m really liking this knife more and more. I’ve carried my share of Kershaw and this thing is pretty sweet for a sub one hundred dollar price. It feels great in the hand and pocket with a slicy blade makes it a winner in my eyes. Thanks Kershaw for stepping up your game!
Kershaw 2038R Iridium DuraLock KVT Folding Knife 3.4" D2 Stonewashed Reverse Tanto Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip Nicktheenforcer
Chicago, IL
Jun 08, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Sheath
Amazing SALE Find
I recently found this on a KC promotion. Read the reviews, watched a few on-line reviews and placed the order. GLAD I did because this in now one of my favorite new EDC's.Once again in a lot of current purchases I've made, I felt it could be a bit grippier where my fingers make contact. A few small pieces of skate board tape cured the issue.Short Answer: Buy It!
Kershaw 2038R Iridium DuraLock KVT Folding Knife 3.4" D2 Stonewashed Reverse Tanto Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip Ajshoots
Ohio
Feb 14, 2024
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Really stout import knife
Really liked the Iridium I bought my son for Christmas. When the reverse tanto was announced, that was my sign to buy my own Iridium. At the price point, my son's knife was a 5 star. I am giving this one 4 because the blade was way off center and I had a small bit of chipping while sharpening this one. Was easy to get the blade centered, action was about perfect out of the box, and it was sharp. I always sharpen a new knife to the lowest angle I can without too much work. This one needed 20 degrees. I prefer 15-17, but it was enough work to get 20 as the factory edge was a bit uneven and over 20 degrees. After a bit of work, I ended up with a perfectly centered blade, super smooth action, and a razor sharp D2 blade. For a budget blade, this should be a top pick. It is a little bigger than I like foe edc, but a great knife all the same.
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