When it comes to lightning-quick blade deployment in an EDC knife, nothing beats the speed and convenience of a good automatic opening. The concept is simple: one press of a button and out swings a blade, locked and ready for action. But automatic knives over a certain length aren’t legal to carry everywhere, and your options for a good automatic EDC on the smaller side are limited. That’s why Kershaw has taken one of their most popular automatic knife designs, the Launch 2, and brought the size down as an accessible option for EDCers in more locales. With the new Kershaw Launch 9 in hand, you won’t have to compromise deployment speed when it’s time to put your everyday carry to work.
Kershaw’s Launch 9 is a compact automatic EDC knife that’s a joy to use. Its 1.8″ CPM-154 stainless steel blade springs into place with the push button mechanism. The blade itself is shaped into a sleek drop point shape with a pronounced belly for slicing and a spear-like tip for piercing work as well. The faster automatic opening and less-bulky blade length, combined with an ergonomic handle that’s made of 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum, makes for a truly lightweight package. The Launch 9 weighs a mere 1.6 ounces, giving the knife a serious barely-there level of minimal weight. With its reversible tip-up deep-carry pocket clip, you can carry it discreetly.
The Launch 9 also features an attractive stonewash finish that’s durable enough for even heavy duty jobs. Thanks to the Launch 9’s sub-2“ blade length, it’s a viable EDC option in some areas, like California. Be sure to check your local knife laws to make sure a sub-2” automatic blade is legal to carry in your area.
If you’ve been looking to pick up an automatic knife for everyday carry, consider Kershaw’s new, made-in-the-USA Launch 9. It offers unmatched speed and premium performance in a package sized just right for legal carry in more places than other automatics. For more information about this outstanding knife, check out the link below.
This is a sponsored post presented by Kershaw.
