Kershaw 5150BW Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" BlackWashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, BlackWashed Stainless Steel Handles, Latch Lock
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Description

KS5150BW: 5150BW Lucha Butterfly Knife - BlackWash

Kershaw Knives

Both new and experienced flippers love the Kershaw Lucha. Now, it's available in BlackWash, giving this butterfly knife a well-worn look. Next-level USA materials include a 14C28N stainless steel blade and an all-steel handle. Next-level performance comes from Kershaw's meticulous design. For instance, the blade tapers so that the top has more weight to pendulum around smoothly. The Lucha features dual KVT ball-bearing pivots for extra-easy operation. The handle has a rounded bevel so it rolls effortlessly in the hand. Even the latch is rounded so it never catches as you flip. The latch also features a positive stop so it never contacts the blade. The full-sized Lucha was designed with feedback from real flippers. This light, fast butterfly knife will jump, fly, and spin in your hands.

Features

Features

  • Manual - There is no mechanical assist, such as SpeedSafe, used to open the folding knife. It opens the classic, old-school way.
  • Made In The USA - When you see this on one of Kershaw's knives, it means the knife was made in their Tualatin, Oregon manufacturing facility by skilled Kershaw knifemakers.

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 4.6" (11.7 cm)
  • Closed Length: 5.8" (15 cm)
  • Overall Length: 10.25" (26 cm)
  • Blade Material: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel
  • Blade Style: Clip Point
  • Blade Finish: BlackWash
  • Handle Material: BlackWashed Stainless Steel
  • Locking Mechanism: Latch
  • Pivot Assembly: Dual KVT Ball Bearings
  • Weight: 5.9 oz. (168 g)
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 087171060446

Related Categories

Kershaw Knives, Kershaw Lucha Balisong Series, 14C28N Blade Steel, Steel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Butterfly Knives, Made in USA

Badges

Product Handle Badge: Steel Handles
Product Steel Type Badge: 14C28N Stainless Steel
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA

Customer Reviews

Kershaw 5150BW Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" BlackWashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, BlackWashed Stainless Steel Handlesrated 4.500 stars out of 5 (4 reviews)
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Kershaw 5150BW Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" BlackWashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, BlackWashed Stainless Steel Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Yorbad
 San Diego
Sep 25, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
BAD BOY
I have not purchased a kershaw knife for a long time but I am glad I picked this one up. This is my first Balisong and I really dig it man 💪 super smooth operation and very nice quality. Flips open like a mad dog. Once it’s opened up that blade is huuuuge. AWESOME KNIFE AWESOME PRICE. Don’t hesitate get one ASAP. 👍🏻
Kershaw 5150BW Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" BlackWashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, BlackWashed Stainless Steel Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Christhesmith
 Washington
Apr 09, 2022
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Solid and practical
I bought this as a heavy practical knife. I had an unbranded one that someone stole from me in the UK in the '90s! That knife got a lot of use on the job, cutting ropes while climbing in a harness.This knife has heavy handles and the blade has a relatively slim spine. Probably not a good pry blade. However, when locked up, it feels like you have a long fixed blade knife in your hand: solid. Don't fret about that incongruous hole at the base of the blade. There's plenty of extra meat here, and the knife will fail elsewhere first.The blade length is absolutely "not too short" for any reasonable use I can think of! It's an easy flipper, but the sharp edge doesn't tolerate mistakes and WILL bite. On the plus side- the "oopsy!" slices are clean and heal quickly!I'll drop in and post a review after some serious use. So far this knife is shaping up to be perfect for my needs.P.S.I bought the trainer too, and I can tell you that it was 110% worth it to avoid shelling out for bandaids, stitches, surgical reattachment etc.
Kershaw 5150BW Lucha Balisong Butterfly Knife 4.6" BlackWashed Sandvik 14C28N Clip Point Blade, BlackWashed Stainless Steel Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Jschlung
 Wisconsin
Dec 31, 2021
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality
Cons: None
Great first flipper.
So for context this is my first Balisong, I've resisted buying one for a long time because I used to think they were kind of jinky and impractical but hey, love knives so it was inevitable I would buy one. Chose this knife for the price, the blackwash, made in the USA, and the aesthetic, have had a good experience with my Kershaw Skyline and didn't want to shell out $400-500 for a Benchmade or something.As many prior reviewers have said, quality control is top notch on this model for the price, the bearings are silky smooth, the lockup is tight, there is no blade play, and the blackwash finish looks really beautiful.As far as flipping goes, again, this is my first Bali but it has been great. I have been flipping about an hour per day in 20 minute increments for the past week, working from basics up to index rollovers and Y2K type stuff (haven't gotten to anything more advanced yet but I'm working on it), I feel like it spins very well. I have heard that the Aluminum or Titanium handles are a good upgrade for weight but I can't speak to that, never having used a lighter flipper. My knuckles have been pretty banged up but after about a week they are getting used to it and now my only real gripe is when it pinches when doing rollovers but that is infrequent. I haven't felt like finger fatigue is an issue due to the weight, I am a small guy who works a desk job so I wouldn't say I have "strong" hands to any degree, so, take that for one man's opinion, I think it's very usable and the weight is not an issue. If I pull the trigger on some of those Aluminum handles maybe I'll post an update and rave about how much better it is with a low weight but, hey, right now I'm very happy with the knife. Also, for the record, don't buy the trainer, I have taped the blade using 1/2 inch pieces of painters tape in an overlapping "scale" format (which the handle allows for without any rubbing) and it works perfect, zero cuts to date, just have to re-tape the tip every 2-3 days when it pops through. Definitely take a roll of painters tape over a $100 trainer :-).
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