Kershaw Outlier 2.6" Karambit Assisted Folding Knife

Kershaw Outlier Karambit Folding Knife

The Kershaw Outlier brings authentic karambit design to a modern folding knife platform. This is a tool built for those who understand that form and function must work together.

Key Features

• 2.6" karambit blade in 8Cr13MoV steel with Blackwash finish
• Assisted opening mechanism with flipper and thumb stud for rapid deployment
• Steel backspacer with jimping provides multiple grip options, including reverse grip configurations
• Steel ring finished in Blackwash to match the blade
• Versatile cutting edge equally at home with tactical applications or everyday utility tasks like cutting rope and opening boxes

Design Philosophy

The karambit's distinctive curved blade isn't merely tactical—it's genuinely functional. The jimped backspacer accommodates various hand positions and grip styles, giving you flexibility in how you deploy and control the knife. Whether you're using a traditional grip or the reverse grip the karambit is famous for, the Outlier adapts to your needs.

Quick access is assured through Kershaw's assisted opening system. A simple flick of the flipper or thumb stud brings the blade to ready in an instant. The knife locks securely once deployed, ensuring reliable performance when you need it most.

The Bottom Line

The Outlier is a karambit for the modern user—one who appreciates the blade's heritage while demanding practical, everyday utility. It's everything you want in a karambit: quick, secure, and genuinely useful.