The Kershaw Launch 12 Mini Stiletto Automatic Knife (brand part no. 7125) is a compact automatic knife designed by Matt Diskin, built as the smaller sibling to Kershaw’s popular Launch 8. Kershaw shapes the Launch 12 with classic Italian stiletto styling scaled down for easy, everyday carry, pairing a slim CPM 154 powder-metallurgy blade with a lightweight anodized aluminum handle. At just 1.9 ounces, it disappears in a pocket without sacrificing the stiletto look, and integrated fingerguards on both the top and bottom of the handle keep fingers clear of the blade path during deployment. Among our automatic knives, the Launch 12 suits collectors and EDC carriers who want genuine Kershaw automatic craftsmanship in a smaller, lighter package.

Key Specifications

• The blade steel is CPM 154 powdered metallurgy with a stonewashed finish.
• The blade length is 2.5 inches (6.4 cm).
• The closed length is 3.7 inches (9.5 cm).
• The overall length is 6.2 inches (15.8 cm).
• The weight is just 1.9 ounces (54 g).
• The handle is 6061-T6 aluminum, black anodized, with a carbon fiber insert on the front.
• The deployment is a low-profile push-button automatic opening.
• The fingerguards are integrated on both the top and bottom of the handle.
• The knife is made in the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this knife made in the USA? Yes, the Launch 12 is entirely made in the USA.

What is CPM 154 steel? It’s a powdered-metallurgy stainless steel known for holding a sharp edge while resisting corrosion and wear.

How do the fingerguards work? Integrated guards on the top and bottom of the handle keep fingers clear of the blade’s path during automatic deployment.

Buy the Kershaw Launch 12 Mini Stiletto Automatic Knife

A genuine made-in-USA automatic knife with true stiletto styling in a smaller, lighter package, the Launch 12 gives collectors and EDC carriers Kershaw’s craftsmanship without the bulk of the full-size Launch 8. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping.