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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
Recommended
My favorite things about this knife are the handle, the balance and the blade. The handle accommodates all four fingers with a choil for the first finger and the design fills the hollow in the palm of the hand providing a very secure grip while being of slim profile. The balance point is right behind the release switch so the handle tends to stay in the hand while still offering lively response to manipulation. The blade responds to a magnet so I assume the steel it is not of the stainless variety. The grain is looks good but also very different (and more affordable) than damascus from fifty years ago...or longer (I am not a metallurgist and I am just pleased as punch to have any kind of sharp or rifled steel). The blade exceeds my minimum length requirement and the spring release is very fast but it does not have excessive recoil. I cut some heavy cord and it went through it like a razor blade. Any knife I carry is primarily for potential self defense but in reality fulfills typical knife duty. I chose the Kershaw Launch 7 because of it's specifications and the unique design. I recommend this knife.