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Kershaw® Celestion™ Manual DuraLock Folder – 2.71" D2 Drop Point – Polished Black G-10 – 2057
The Kershaw® Celestion™ Manual Ambidextrous DuraLock Folding Knife in Polished Black G-10 (2057) is a beautifully streamlined, hyper-lightweight everyday carry (EDC) pocket knife masterfully engineered to marry executive aesthetics with rock-solid utility mechanics. While typical crossbar lock folding knives frequently lean into heavy tactical styling, aggressive texturing that tears up pocket fabrics, or thick handle scales that feel cumbersome in dress slacks—the Celestion completely charts a more refined course. This sophisticated pocket tool (087171072319) packages a robust tool steel core within a slim, ultra-sleek profile, providing an exceptional, high-fidget primary companion for office professionals, urban operators, and gear purists alike.
The structural foundation of this Kershaw Originals design features a flat-ground D2 high-carbon tool steel blade. Highly revered throughout the everyday carry community for its exceptional wear resistance and aggressive cutting grit, this hardened steel core ensures long-lasting edge retention across relentless cardboard, tape, and plastic cutting loops. The defining technical edge of the 2057 configuration is its specialized **2.71-inch physical cutting edge length honed into a highly versatile drop point blade shape**. Merging a robust, piercing-capable tip with a clean slicing belly, it tackles complex utility chores with absolute control. The steel is finished in an exquisite **two-tone satin finish with stonewashed flats**, pairing reflective grinds with a rugged micro-textured spine to effortlessly mask minor surface scratches from daily hard work.
The true structural highlight of this compact milestone lies in its elegant handle engineering and colorful visual accents. The handle scales are sculpted from high-density G-10 laminate, meticulously contoured and treated to a smooth, **polished black finish** that catches the light while sliding into your pocket completely friction-free. Highlighting this monochrome canvas are striking **Blue PVD-coated accents on the pivot collar and internal barrel spacers**, adding a subtle pop of custom-tier color contrast. Hidden within the frame are dual steel liners housing Kershaw's fully ambidextrous **DuraLock mechanism**, which utilizes dual internal springs to drop a solid steel bar into the blade tang for zero-wobble security. Driven open effortlessly via dual thumb studs riding on a frictionless **KVT ball-bearing pivot**, this featherlight 1.70-ounce masterpiece delivers absolute mechanical authority.
Includes: (1) Kershaw Celestion Folding Knife (D2 Two-Tone Drop Point Blade / Polished Black G-10 Handles), Black Oxide Deep-Carry Reversible Pocket Clip, Factory Safety Manual, and Original Kershaw Presentation Box.
*Polished G-10 Grip & Maintenance Guidance: Because the premium black G-10 handles on the Celestion are polished to a sleek, non-abrasive finish rather than left raw and heavily textured, they provide a very low-profile pocket extraction signature. To maintain the glass-like sheen of the composite scales and keep the custom blue PVD pivot collar popping cleanly against the black background, occasionally wipe the handle faces down using a dry microfiber cloth to lift away accumulated skin oils.
Key Features
- Ambidextrous DuraLock System: High-strength crossbar lock architecture provides a rock-solid mechanical lockup while keeping your fingers safely out of the blade's closing path.
- Dependable D2 Steel Core: High-carbon tool steel composition offers incredible wear protection, ensuring your cutting geometry stays crisp through miles of utility strings.
- Two-Tone Drop Point Profile: 2.71" blade layout balances premium satin grinds with rugged stonewashed flats to deliver excellent piercing strength and an elite aesthetic line.
- Polished Black G-10 Handles: Lightweight, moisture-proof composite scales are polished and deeply contoured for a comfortable, slim hand fit that won't chew up clothing.
- Custom Blue PVD Accents: Vivid blue physical vapor deposition treatments on the pivot rings and handle back-spacers deliver an eye-catching, high-end customized look.
- Frictionless KVT Bearing Pivot: Internal caged ball-bearing washers drop opening resistance down to zero, enabling hyper-fast, snappy manual deployment using the thumb studs.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Kershaw® Knives / Kai USA Ltd. (Tualatin, OR)
- Product Line: Kershaw Originals Lightweight Manual Series
- Model Name: Celestion™ Two-Tone D2 PlainEdge Black
- SKU / MPN: 2057 (Alternative Factory Part Identifiers: KS2057 / 2057-BLK)
- Blade Steel Chemistry: D2 High-Carbon Die / Tool Steel
- Blade Hardness Matrix: 59-60 HRC (Rockwell Scale)
- Blade Edge Length Spec: 2.71 Inches (68.83 mm) - Continuous Cutting Border
- Closed Component Length: 3.79 Inches (96.26 mm)
- Open Overall System Length: 6.50 Inches (165.10 mm)
- Blade Stock Thickness: 0.090 Inches (2.30 mm)
- Blade Profile Geometry: Versatile Drop Point / Flat Ground
- Blade Surface Finish: Two-Tone (Satin-Finished Grinds with Stonewashed Flats)
- Handle Material Class: Structural Premium 3D Machined G-10 Fiberglass Laminate
- Handle Texture Finish: Contoured Polished Smooth Surface
- Handle Accents Matrix: Blue PVD Coated Pivot Collar & Tube Spacers
- Locking Mechanism Class: Ambidextrous DuraLock Crossbar Steel Lock
- Pivot Action Base: Low-Friction Manual KVT Ball Bearing Washer System
- Pocket Clip Configuration: Black Oxide Wraparound Deep-Carry Reversible Pocket Clip (Tip-Up Ambi)
- Knife Core Net Weight: 1.70 oz (48.1 g) - Ultra-Light Minimalist EDC Class
- UPC Barcode: 087171072319
