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Kershaw Launch 24 Auto 3 Inch 14C28N Stonewashed Sheepsfoot Blade Gray 6061 T6 Aluminum Handle 7405 UPC 087171072531
Product Description
The USA-made Kershaw® Launch 24 Automatic Folding Knife (SKU: 7405 / UPC: 087171072531) is a purpose-built, work-focused out-the-side (OTS) automatic engineered for rapid, repeatable everyday carry (EDC) and precision utility cutting. Combining a controllable 3.00-inch Sheepsfoot blade with a featherweight 2.50-ounce chassis, the Launch 24 delivers instant one-handed push-button deployment and rock-solid plunge-lock security for tradesmen, first responders, and discerning EDC enthusiasts.
At the core of the Launch 24 is a 3.00-inch Sheepsfoot blade crafted from Swedish Sandvik 14C28N nitrogen-enhanced stainless steel hardened to an optimal 58–60 HRC. Formulated specifically for high-performance knife blades, 14C28N utilizes nitrogen in its alloy matrix to achieve superior corrosion resistance, fine-grained edge stability, and rapid honing response without sacrificing toughness. The 0.121-inch thick blade stock is flat-ground to a razor-sharp plain edge, offering a straight cutting belly and a dropped point that excels at controlled draw cuts, box breakdown, and cordage slicing. A heavy factory stonewashed finish masks daily wear and eliminates specular reflection in the field.
The ergonomic handle is CNC-machined from solid 6061-T6 aircraft-grade billet aluminum and finished in a stealthy matte gray anodizing that resists scratches and chemical corrosion. Measuring just 4.06 inches closed and 0.48 inches thick, the contoured frame features subtle finger indexing and a recessed, low-profile push-button release that prevents accidental firing inside the pocket while remaining immediately accessible under stress. Complete with bead-blasted stainless hardware, an integrated lanyard hole, and a reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip supporting true ambidextrous left- or right-handed carry, the Kershaw Launch 24 is a premier American automatic workhorse.
*Bladesmith Bench Notes & Field Maintenance Guidance:*
Deployment, Carry & Metallurgy Advisory: Out-the-Side (OTS) coil-spring automatic action with integrated Push-Button Plunge Lock, Sandvik 14C28N nitrogen stainless steel (58–60 HRC), and ambidextrous Tip-Up deep-carry configuration. While 14C28N offers exceptional rust resistance, periodic cleaning of the button-lock well and pivot track is essential to maintain crisp coil-spring firing velocity. Resharpen at an edge angle of 18–20 degrees per side, use precision T6/T8 Torx drivers for hardware service, and always verify state and municipal automatic knife statutes prior to carry.
- Verify the blade arc and surrounding work area are completely clear of fingers and obstructions before depressing the firing button; maintain a firm grip on the 6061-T6 aluminum scales to counter the high-torque opening snap.
- Inspect the recessed push-button plunge lock interface and pivot assembly, blowing out pocket lint or abrasive grit with compressed air to ensure unimpeded lock-bar travel.
- If configuring the deep-carry pocket clip for left-handed Tip-Up carry, use a precision-machined T6 Torx bit to remove the two clip fasteners, relocate the clip to the opposite scale recess, and secure with a micro-drop of removable blue threadlocker (Loctite 242) without over-torquing into the aluminum threads.
- Apply a single micro-drop of low-viscosity synthetic pivot lubricant (such as Nano-Oil 10W or KPL) directly into the pivot seam and button plunge shaft, cycling the action several times and wiping away excess oil; hone the straight 14C28N Sheepsfoot edge on ceramic or diamond stones at 18–20 degrees per side.
- Confirm positive button-lock engagement in the fully open position with zero vertical or horizontal blade play, verify dead-center blade seating when closed, and stage securely in the pocket via the deep-carry clip.
Key Features
- Swedish 14C28N Sheepsfoot Blade: 3.00-inch nitrogen-boosted stainless steel blade (58–60 HRC) with a flat grind and rugged stonewashed finish delivers razor-sharp slicing geometry, superior edge stability, and maximum corrosion resistance.
- Gray Anodized 6061-T6 Aluminum Handle: Precision-machined aircraft aluminum scales provide structural rigidity, ergonomic indexing, and an ultra-lightweight 2.50-ounce carry profile.
- Low-Profile Push-Button Automatic Action: High-torque internal coil spring fires the blade open instantly via a flush-recessed button lock that prevents accidental pocket deployment and locks the blade with zero play.
- Ambidextrous Deep-Carry Hardware: Equipped with a bead-blasted reversible Tip-Up deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip for discreet left- or right-hand carry, plus an integrated rear lanyard hole.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Kershaw® (KAI USA)
- Model/Series: Launch 24 Automatic
- MPN / SKU: 7405 / KS7405
- UPC: 087171072531
- Blade Length: 3.00" (76.2 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.121" (3.1 mm)
- Overall Length (OAL): 7.06" (179.3 mm)
- Closed / Handle Length: 4.06" (103.1 mm)
- Handle Thickness: 0.48" (12.2 mm)
- Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel (58–60 HRC)
- Blade Style / Grind: Sheepsfoot / Flat Grind
- Blade Finish / Color: Stonewashed
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Handle Material / Color: 6061-T6 Anodized Aluminum / Matte Gray
- Locking / Action Mechanism: Out-the-Side (OTS) Automatic / Push-Button Plunge Lock
- Pocket Clip / Sheath: Reversible Deep-Carry Stainless Steel Pocket Clip (Tip-Up, Right/Left Hand)
- Weight: 2.50 oz (71.0 g)
- Country of Origin: USA (Tualatin, Oregon)
