Kershaw 7850 Launch 14 AUTO Folding Knife 3.375" BlackWashed CPM-154 Cleaver Blade, Gray Anodized Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Scale
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Description

KS7850: 7850 Launch 14 AUTO

Kershaw Knives

Cleaver blade action comes to Kershaw's automatic series with the Launch 14. Grip the auto securely with the two-piece aluminum and carbon fiber front handle. While the flashy carbon fiber screams "look at me," the Launch 14 is far from a safe queen. A finger choil allows users to choke up on the blade during heavy work tasks. The BlackWash coating hides use scratches after a hard day's work. Other details tie it all together, including a bronze anodized titanium tube spacer, a reversible pocket clip, and an integrated backspacer with a lanyard hole. But it's the tantalizing cleaver that begs Kershaw fans to press that button again and again.

Features

  • Two-piece front handle includes carbon fiber and aluminum; integrated backspacer with lanyard hole
  • The CPM-154 powdered metallurgy blade steel takes and holds an excellent edge, provides corrosion resistance, wear resistance, toughness; BlackWash finish helps hide use scratches
  • Low-profile push button makes it harder for the blade to accidentally deploy
  • Made in the USA

Specifications

  • Blade Length: 3.375" (8.6 cm)
  • Closed Length: 4.375" (11.1 cm)
  • Overall Length: 7.75" (19.7 cm)
  • Blade Material: CPM-154 Stainless Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.121" (3.1 mm)
  • Blade Style: Cleaver
  • Blade Finish: BlackWash
  • Handle Material: Gray Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum with Carbon Fiber Presentation Scale
  • Handle Thickness: 0.475" (12.1 mm)
  • Locking Mechanism: Button
  • Pocket Clip: Reversible Tip-Up Carry
  • Weight: 3.2 oz. (91 g)
  • Made in the USA

UPC Code: 087171062105

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

Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Handle Badge: Aluminum Handles
Product Country of Origin Badge: Made in USA

Customer Reviews

Kershaw 7850 Launch 14 AUTO Folding Knife 3.375" BlackWashed CPM-154 Cleaver Blade, Gray Anodized Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Scalerated 4.167 stars out of 5 (6 reviews)
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Kershaw 7850 Launch 14 AUTO Folding Knife 3.375" BlackWashed CPM-154 Cleaver Blade, Gray Anodized Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Scale
rated 5 stars out of 5
Easy
 Eastern NC
Sep 28, 2023
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Weight
Cons: Pocket Clip
One fine knife
This knife is all a man needs. The blade opens like a man’s knife should. I find that the blade retains its edge. I use it in all kinds of situations. It is also in my pocket. Great knife.
Kershaw 7850 Launch 14 AUTO Folding Knife 3.375" BlackWashed CPM-154 Cleaver Blade, Gray Anodized Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Scale
rated 3 stars out of 5
Dau
 Texas
Mar 11, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material
Cons: Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
cool look, but not dialed in.
The knife looks great and feels great in the hand but the blade is too heavy for the handle and the specific auto mechanism. The blade is heavy enough to build up enough momentum to jump out of your hand if you do not have an overly tight grip on it. I have had this knife jump out of my hands and the hands of two of my friends even after warning them of the knife's tendency to want to do so. Second, the knife has so much momentum as it swings open that it only locks in place about half the time. If you have a firm grip on your blade, which is necessary to stop it from jumping out of your hands, the blade swings open, hits the hard stop at the end of the swing and bounces back just enough, but fast enough for the lock to not engage.I have a Launch 8 and the precision and smoothness of the auto-action is a thing of beauty. The 14 is like trying to drive an F-150 with a funny car engine. Once it gets going, it will be a handful, swings like a hammer, and doesn't want to stop where you need it to. Great looker, great blade, but sub-par for a Kershaw auto.
Kershaw 7850 Launch 14 AUTO Folding Knife 3.375" BlackWashed CPM-154 Cleaver Blade, Gray Anodized Aluminum Handles with Carbon Fiber Scale
rated 4 stars out of 5
Aos
 Fairfax, Va
Feb 26, 2022
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Fantastic look, feel, fit, finish - Could use a safety lock
First off, this knife just looks cool.It's an automatic cleaver, how cool is that?Beyond the looks, it's a very functional knife that feels great in the hand.The fit and finish is very clean and makes this knife feel more like a 2-300 dollar knife. It seems a little strange that they broke up the handle on one side to add the carbon accent and not both sides, or provided a cleaner solid handle, but whatever, it still looks great.I've been looking for a folder that can be used to chop on a flat surface for some time.There are so many great sheepsfoot and Wharncliffe blades out there that do their job, but because of the handle shape, you can't get them to lay straight on a flat surface.This knife has no problems working against chopping block. The handle itself feels perfectly comfortable in my ML hand, and the extra finger choil and jumping on the blade let you really work some serious chopping and slicing.The only thing I would add is a safety lock. The button is solid enough that I don't see there being any issues with accidental deployment, but I guess I'm just used to having the safety on all of my other auto and assisted side openers. It also has my favorite type of pocket clip. I can barely feel it in my palm when holding the knife.
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