The Kershaw Launch 1 Automatic Knife, 3.4-inch Black Oxide Drop Point (brand part no. 7100BW) is a push-button automatic knife from Kershaw, built around a 3.4-inch CPM 154 SS blade ground into a versatile drop point profile suited to everyday cutting and controlled piercing. That choice of steel brings a powder-metallurgy stainless steel that takes and holds an excellent edge with strong corrosion resistance, while the handle in anodized black aluminum keeps the knife light in the hand without giving up durability. It also adds a recessed push-button that sits flush with the handle so it cannot snag or fire by accident. Deployment is fast and one-handed, ready the instant you need to put the blade to work.

Key Specifications

• The blade runs 3.4 inches, a length built for real cutting work without being bulky to carry.
• It is ground from CPM 154 SS, a powder-metallurgy stainless steel that takes and holds an excellent edge with strong corrosion resistance.
• The edge is shaped as a drop point, giving it a versatile drop point profile suited to everyday cutting and controlled piercing.
• The handle is built from anodized black aluminum, balancing weight and durability in the hand.
• Deployment is push-button automatic, giving fast, repeatable access to the blade.
• A recessed push-button that sits flush with the handle so it cannot snag or fire by accident.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the Kershaw Launch 1 Automatic Knife blade made from? CPM 154 SS, a powder-metallurgy stainless steel that takes and holds an excellent edge with strong corrosion resistance.

How does the knife open? A recessed push button fires the blade open automatically, sitting flush with the handle so it will not snag or fire by accident.

Does it come with a pocket clip? Yes, a pocket clip ships with the knife for quick access.

Buy the Kershaw Launch 1 Automatic Knife, 3.4-inch Black Oxide Drop Point

Kershaw builds this knife on the strength of the Launch and Livewire lineups, pairing premium steel with a mechanism built to work every time you reach for it. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping, and browse the rest of our automatic knives for more Kershaw options.