Kershaw Lateral 1645 Full-Size Folding Knife

Kershaw Lateral: Purpose-Built for Daily Work

The Lateral is a full-size folding knife engineered for serious everyday carry and work applications. It combines proven cutting geometry with modern convenience features that make it equally at home in a toolbox or on your belt.

Blade Design & Performance

The wide drop point blade incorporates a subtle recurve edge—a geometry that excels at difficult cutting tasks. This combination provides excellent edge geometry for slicing, piercing, and detailed work. The blade is forged from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, a material that takes and holds a sharp edge while remaining easy to re-sharpen in the field or at home.

The stonewashed finish serves a practical purpose: it effectively conceals use scratches and wear, maintaining the knife's appearance through months of hard work.

Ergonomics & Carry

The gray, textured glass-filled nylon handle features swooping contours designed for comfort during extended use. The ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue whether you're cutting rope, processing game, or tackling general camp tasks.

The reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip accommodates both right and left-hand carry, riding subtly in your pocket during transport. A custom backspacer adds refinement to the overall design.

Action & Reliability

Kershaw's assisted opening mechanism snaps the blade into action with a smooth, reliable motion—ideal when you need your knife ready quickly. The system is proven across thousands of working knives in the field.