Kershaw Launch 16 Automatic Folding Knife 71050LBLK

The Launch 16: American-Made Tactical Excellence

The Kershaw Launch 16 represents the pinnacle of automatic knife design—a purpose-built tool that performs as impressively as it looks. This is a knife built for serious work.

Blade Design and Performance

The 3.45-inch tanto blade excels at what it was designed to do: pierce, cut, and hold an edge under demanding conditions. The tanto geometry provides superior penetration and a reinforced tip that resists breaking under stress. Kershaw equipped this blade with CPM M4 steel, a balanced super steel that delivers the toughness you need for real-world cutting tasks while maintaining exceptional edge retention. The black Cerakote coating protects against corrosion and wear.

Handle and Ergonomics

The olive Cerakote aluminum handle is both lightweight and durable. Kershaw integrated Trac-Tec handle inserts, oversized jimping, and a finger choil to ensure a secure, confident grip even in challenging conditions. The low-profile push button deployment mechanism reduces the risk of accidental blade opening—a critical safety feature in any automatic knife.

Carry and Deployment

The reversible deep-carry pocket clip accommodates both right and left-hand carry preferences. Deploy with confidence knowing this American-made automatic is engineered for reliability.

What You Get

• Plain edge CPM M4 blade steel
• Automatic push-button deployment
• Reversible deep-carry pocket clip
• Made in the USA
• Tanto blade geometry for superior piercing cuts