Kershaw 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Working Finish Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip

$173.99

MSRP* : $289.99 | You Save* : $116.00 (40%)
Part #: KS7038 | Kershaw Knives

Description

KS7038: 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife

Kershaw Knives

Clean design elements meet automatic action with the Launch Iridium. Its black-anodized aluminum handle scales create an appealing profile. Activate the premium MagnaCut blade at the push of a button, every time. The spear point blade pierces through work tasks easily, and the blade's working finish hides scratches you accumulate. Additional details further elevate the design, including a custom pivot and a gray-anodized backspacer with a lanyard hole. Take the Launch Iridium on your adventures with a deep-carry pocket clip, an American-made automatic ready for everyday cutting tasks.

Features

  • Made in USA automatic knife; lightweight design
  • Premium CPM-MagnaCut powdered metallurgy blade steel excels in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance; working finish hides even more hard use scratches than stonewashed
  • Black-anodized aluminum handle scale; custom pivot and gray-anodized aluminum backspacer with lanyard hole
  • Low-profile push button makes it harder for blade to accidentally deploy; deep-carry pocket clip is easily reversible for left/right carry

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.45" (8.8 cm)
  • Closed Length: 4.55" (11.6 cm)
  • Overall Length: 8.00" (20.3 cm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.118" (3.0 mm)
  • Blade Style: Spear Point
  • Blade Finish: Working
  • Handle Material: Black Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Handle Thickness 0.46" (11.7 mm)
  • Locking Mechanism: Push Button
  • Pocket Clip: Deep Carry (Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry)
  • Weight: 3.10 oz. (88 g)
  • Gray Anodized Aluminum Backspacer
  • Made in the US

UPC Code: 087171068381

Related Categories

Kershaw Knives, Kershaw Iridium Series, MagnaCut Blade Steel, Aluminum Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Auto, Made in USA

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Aluminum Handles
Product Steel Type Badge: MagnaCut
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA
Kershaw 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Working Finish Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Cliprated 4.625 stars out of 5 (8 reviews)
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Kershaw 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Working Finish Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip
rated 4 stars out of 5
Sandgun
PA
Nov 17, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: Ease of Opening
New Kershaw
Overall, a nice knife, release is strong. A bit on the small feeling side, more of a gentleman's knife than a heavier duty. My only complaint about it is that the cut out around the release button is not generous enough, making it harder to access the button.
Kershaw 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Working Finish Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip
rated 3 stars out of 5
Retro
Home
Oct 07, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Beautiful but flawed
Love the look and feel of this knife. The button on mine however is very gritty and almost sticks. I’ve tried to adjust it a bit but it’s still there. I’ve seen others with an issue as well, is this typical of the launch line? My first Kershaw, just wish the button and action was a smooth as some of my other autos.
Kershaw 7038 Launch Iridium AUTO Folding Knife 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Working Finish Spear Point Blade, Black Aluminum Handles, Reversible Clip
rated 5 stars out of 5
Anonymous
NA
Sep 30, 2025
Pros: None
Cons: None
Good first impression
feels solid. strong opening action yet can be closed with one hand (but of course harder than a manual action). seems like an excellent value.
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