Kershaw Covalent 2042 Mid-Size Folding Knife
Kershaw's Covalent mid-size folder features a 3.2" D2 steel drop point blade with black oxide coating, glass-filled nylon handle with textured grip, flipper-assisted opening, and reversible deep-carry pocket clip.
Kershaw Covalent: Reliable Performance in Your Pocket
The Covalent represents thoughtful knife design for everyday carry and work tasks. This mid-size folder strikes an excellent balance between capability and practicality.
Blade Performance
D2 Tool Steel Construction — The 3.2" drop point blade is forged from D2 tool steel with a flat grind profile. This geometry provides excellent edge retention and cutting performance across a wide range of cutting tasks. The black oxide coating adds corrosion resistance and a professional appearance.
Deployment and Handling
The Covalent deploys via flipper-assisted opening using Kershaw's manual KVT ball bearing system. The action is smooth and reliable. The DuraLock mechanism secures the blade in the open position using a solid steel crossbar—a proven locking system that keeps your blade where it should be.
Closing is intuitive: simply pull back on the ambidextrous DuraLock lever, and your fingers remain safely away from the blade edge.
Comfort and Carry
The glass-filled nylon handle features textured pockets for secure grip in various conditions. At 7.6" overall length, the Covalent fits comfortably in hand without excessive bulk.
The extra-deep-carry pocket clip is reversible for left or right-hand carry, accommodating your preferred carry method. A lanyard hole provides additional attachment options if needed.
The Bottom Line
The Covalent is all-business—a reliable cutting tool designed for those who expect their gear to perform without fuss or fanfare.
Features
- mid-size everyday carry
- duralock secures the blade open using a solid steel crossbar, pull the ambidextrous lock back to safely close the knife
- d2 high-carbon tool steel is highly wear resistant, tough, offers excellent edge retention, black-oxide finish
- opens easily with kvt ball-bearing system and a flipper
- extra deep-carry pocketclip is easily reversible for left/right carry, lanyard hole
