KERSHAW BLACKWASH 7100BW-LAUNCH AUTO #1

The Kershaw Launch 1 automatic knife features a CPM154 drop point blade with a black oxide BlackWash finish. This push button auto, produced at Kershaw's Tualatin, Oregon facility is built with durable anodized aluminum handles contoured to fit snugly in your hand. Push the recessed button and the blade snaps out. Comes with a left/right reversible pocketclip. Made in the USA.

SPECIFICATIONS:



Blade Length: 3.375"
Overall Length: 8"
Blade Material: CPM-154 Stainless Steel
Blade Finish: Black / Stonewash
Handle Length: 4.625"
Handle Material: Aluminum
Weight: 3.9 oz.

Launch Series
The Launch 1 is what launched the Launch Automatic Series by Kershaw. This knife set the standard high for the rest of the knives that would soon follow. Each knife is uniquely different in shape and size, but each knife contains similar characteristics. It is interesting to see the difference between these auto knives. To show their variances, the table below will show you how they all match up against one another in terms of specifications.




Product


Blade Style


Overall Length


Blade Length


Closed Length


Weight




Launch 1


Clip Point


8.00”


3.40”


4.60”


4.0 oz.




Launch 2


Drop Point


7.75”


3.25”


4.50”


3.4 oz.




Launch 3


Drop Point


7.80”


3.40”


4.40”


3.4 oz.




Launch 4


Drop Point


5.10”


1.90”


3.20”


1.8 oz.




Launch 5


Clip Point


8.50”


3.40”


5.10”


4.1 oz.




Launch 6


Drop Point


8.70”


3.75”


4.90”


3.8 oz.




 
The Launch 1 is fairly average, perhaps on the larger side, when it comes to the Launch Series. It is the third largest knife to this point. Larger than the Launch 1 is the Launch 5 and Launch 6.
Specs
The Launch 1 has a lot to offer. It has really set the standard high when it comes to Kershaw automatic knives. Below is the list of specifications for the knife.

Product Type: Automatic
Overall Length: 8.00"
Weight: 3.95 oz.
Handle Length: 4.60”
Blade Length: 3.40"
Blade Thickness: 0.12"
Blade Material: CPM-154
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Style: Clip Point
Blade Finish: “Blackwash” Stonewash
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum
Handle Color: Black
Pocket Clip: Tip-Up
Made in the USA