Everyday Carry Legends
The knives that made Kershaw a household name – precision-ground blades, SpeedSafe deployment, and finishes built to last a lifetime of daily use.
Misdirect Pocket Knife
Oso Sweet EDC Pocketknife, 3″
Knife with Speedsafe Assisted Opening
Brawler Pocketknife, 3″
Outright Folding Pocket Knife
Tan Machete, Fixed Blade Knife, 10-in
Leek Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Handle
Fringe Pocket Knife
Why Kershaw Leads the Blade
Half a century of continuous innovation means every knife that leaves Tualatin, Oregon is engineered to perform harder and longer than the price suggests.
Precision edge technology
High-performance steel blades are engineered for razor-sharp cutting precision and superior edge retention. Each folding knife is optimized to handle demanding outdoor tasks and everyday utility with absolute efficiency.
Advanced deployment mechanisms
State-of-the-art internal mechanics deliver smooth, rapid blade deployment under any condition. Reliable locking systems ensure secure handling, providing maximum safety during intensive tactical or survival applications.
Rugged everyday durability
Premium handle materials and reinforced blade structures are integrated to withstand extreme environmental conditions. The ergonomic design guarantees a stable, comfortable grip for long-lasting reliability and heavy utilization.
The Kershaw Story
Pete Kershaw founded the company in 1974 after leaving Gerber Legendary Blades, operating his first office out of a cement plant in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He sold his early hunting knives directly from the trunk of his car, visiting hardware stores and sporting goods shops one by one across the Pacific Northwest.
Manufacturing was partnered early to Kai Cutlery of Japan, where master bladesmith Ichiro Hattori produced Kershaw’s debut fixed-blade models. By 1985, Kai Group had fully acquired the company, forming Kai USA and injecting the capital needed to pursue serious technological development in Wilsonville, Oregon.
The brand’s defining breakthrough arrived in 1998, when designer Ken Onion’s SpeedSafe® assisted-opening mechanism debuted and immediately reshaped the folding-knife industry. The Leek, Blur, and Chive followed, cementing Kershaw as the benchmark for performance-per-dollar in the EDC and sporting knife market.
Find Your Blade
Pocket folders, fixed-blade field knives, assisted openers, tactical designs, multi-tools, and kitchen cutlery — every Kershaw category built around the same founding principle: tools worth being proud of.
Made in the USA
Every Day Carry
Outdoor
Fishing
Kitchen
Multi-function
Beyond the Blade
Kershaw’s lineup extends past folding knives into multi-tools, axes, sharpeners, and Zero Tolerance-tier tactical instruments — everything a serious carry enthusiast keeps within reach.
Select Fire Multi-Function Pocket Knife
Camshaft Pocket Knife
Dawnstar Pocket Knife, Black
Bel Air Pocket Knife, Made in the USA
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to the questions knife enthusiasts ask most about Kershaw — from steel selection to assisted-opening legality.
Kershaw backs every knife with a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects for the original owner. The company will also sharpen any Kershaw blade for free when it’s sent in for warranty service.
Many Kershaw models are made in-house at a 55,000 sq. ft. production facility in Tualatin, Oregon. Select models are also manufactured through Kai Group’s facilities in Japan and China, depending on the line.
SpeedSafe® is Kershaw’s patented assisted-opening mechanism. Because it requires manual pressure to begin the opening stroke — unlike a true switchblade — it is legal to carry in most U.S. states, though local laws vary and should always be checked.
The majority of Kershaw’s popular EDC folders use Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, valued for its strong edge retention, corrosion resistance, and easy sharpening. Higher-end models step up to CPM S30V or MagnaCut.
The Leek is slimmer and lighter at 3 oz, ideal for low-profile daily carry. The Blur is larger and heavier at 3.9 oz, offering more grip and blade belly for tougher cutting tasks. Both feature SpeedSafe® assisted opening.
Yes. Kershaw’s warranty team offers accidental blade replacement for folding knives for a nominal service fee. Contact Kai USA’s warranty department directly for current pricing and instructions.
Still have questions? Ask the Kershaw team.
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What Kershaw Owners Are Saying
Thousands of carry enthusiasts, tradespeople, and outdoor users have made Kershaw their everyday companion — here is what a few of them have to say.
Carried my Blur daily for three years now. The SpeedSafe action is still snappy, the aluminum scales have aged beautifully, and the edge barely needs attention. Best $60 I’ve spent.
Daniel R.
The Leek disappears in your pocket – I forget it’s there until I need it. Sandvik steel takes a wicked edge and sharpens in minutes. My go-to gentleman’s folder, full stop.
Marcus T.
Bought the Skyline for hiking trips and it’s never let me down. Light, grippy, and the drop-point blade handles everything from food prep to cordage. Kershaw just makes solid knives.