(Pros: None
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A new American Classic
Pros: Great Wharncliffe blade, Very pointy, ease of sharpening, nice 4 finger handle feel, good steel for the $$, Made in America!, smooth
Kershaw 7650 Launch 13 AUTO Folding Knife 3.5" Two-Tone CPM-154 Wharncliffe Blade, Black Anodized Aluminum Handles
Part #: KS7650 | Kershaw Knives
Description
KS7650: 7650 Launch 13 AUTO
Kershaw Knives
The Launch 13 combines the best of both slimness and full-sized cutting ability. Its Wharncliffe blade is perfect for fine work, yet it's slightly angled for more versatile cutting. The narrow profile and deep-carry pocketclip let the Launch 13 easily ride in the pocket. Design details round out the package, including an integrated lanyard hole, a two-tone blade, and a custom triangular pivot.
Features
- The CPM-154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness
- Lightweight, strong anodized aluminum handle is highly sculpted and attention-getting; integrated lanyard hole
- Low-profile push button makes it harder for the blade to accidentally deploy
- Made in the USA
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.50"
- Closed Length: 4.50"
- Overall Length: 8.00"
- Blade Material: CPM-154 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.121"
- Blade Style: Wharncliffe
- Blade Finish: Black DLC Two-Tone
- Handle Material: Black Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Locking Mechanism: Button
- Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up Carry
- Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 087171060620
Related Categories
Kershaw Knives, Kershaw Launch Automatics Series, CPM-154 Blade Steel, Aluminum Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Automatic Knives, Made in USA
Badges
Customer Reviews
Mark
Anchorage, AkFeb 26, 2023
J
IowaApr 17, 2022
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material
Cons: None
Bizarre handle shape...
... actually translates to good ergonomics for my hand. Reserve grip it's a little weird.The edge on mine wasn't perfectly straight with the last quarter inch near the tip kind of ragged. I fixed that on diamond plates and a strop.The blade stock is nice and thin with a very interesting spine and excellent jimping on the thumb patch. On sharpening the CPM-154 felt well cooked and was easy to deburr. I expect this have good edge retention. This is going to excel with utility cuts and is fairly slicey with a slightly backed off edge from the factory angle.Solid lock, good tolerances, light, very strong clip, fires well, good ergos, attractive. Only other complaint is with the back screw. It's locked down hard and the screws are softer than my Wiha bit was.4.5 stars for the edge not being perfectly straight and the locked down, softish screws.
Lastgunslinger3759
USADec 23, 2021
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Pocket Clip
Surprisingly well fitted
I had some misgivings about the size thinking it might have been too small especially after I saw the box..... But when I opened up the box I was pleasantly surprised The handle fits the hand much better than I ever thought possible both in a forward or reverse or hammer grip there's even a little bit of a thumb ramp on the paddle for the reverse grip. The lockup is perfect No blade play whatsoever action is snappy. Grind on the blade was perfect and laser sharp. It will be a great EDC next to my protech godson... I did have to make a slight adjustment to the pocket clip as it was too tight and would have torn up my pocket if I hadn't
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