Kershaw Knives

Kershaw was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon, by Pete Kershaw and has been part of Japan's KAI Group since 1977. Today it's a brand of KAI USA in Tualatin, Oregon, making both USA-made lines like the Leek, Blur, Bel Air, Livewire and Launch autos, and imported lines like the Iridium.

Kershaw is known for Ken Onion's SpeedSafe assisted opening, the DuraLock crossbar lock and KVT ball-bearing pivots. We carry Kershaw at our Lafayette, LA shop and online.

Kershaw Knives FAQ

What is SpeedSafe?

Kershaw's assisted opening, developed with Ken Onion. You start opening the blade and a torsion bar finishes it. It is not an automatic.

What is DuraLock?

Kershaw's crossbar lock, with a spring-loaded steel bar and an ambidextrous release.

Which Kershaw knives are made in the USA?

The Leek, Scallion, Blur, Bel Air, Livewire and Launch series, among others. Each product page lists its origin.

Where do you ship from?

We ship from our shop in Lafayette, Louisiana.