Kershaw® Maneuver™ Manual DuraLock Folder – 3.13" 8Cr13MoV Clip Point – Dark Bronze Glass-Filled Nylon – 1438
The Kershaw® Maneuver™ Manual Ambidextrous DuraLock Folding Knife in Textured Dark Bronze Glass-Filled Nylon (1438) is a rugged, highly functional everyday carry (EDC) workhorse masterfully engineered to strike the perfect balance between high-efficiency crossbar mechanics and exceptional real-world affordability. While standard entry-level pocket knives frequently rely on weak, difficult-to-disengage liner locks or utilize completely smooth polymer handle frameworks that slip dangerously under high-pressure cutting strings—the Maneuver introduces a much higher tier of workspace security. This advanced, hard-use folding tool (087171071985) packages a highly maintainable stainless core within a lightweight, ultra-tough chassis, delivering absolute operational confidence for factory floors, job sites, and heavy outdoor utility chores.
The structural foundation of this Kershaw Originals design features a flat-ground 8Cr13MoV high-chromium stainless steel blade. Widely praised throughout the blue-collar utility community for its great impact toughness, excellent corrosion immunity, and an exceptionally responsive field-resharpening curve, this alloy takes a razor-sharp edge with basic pocket stones. The defining technical edge of the 1438 blueprint is its specialized **3.13-inch physical cutting edge length honed into a highly capable clip point blade shape**. Engineered with a classic, control-focused spine profile that tapers into an acute piercing utility point, the blade flows into an expansive slicing belly that moves through cardboard, heavy rope, and thick packaging with absolute ease. The steel surface is finished in a heavy, non-reflective **stonewashed finish** that masterfully masks minor surface abrasions, scuffs, and hard workspace wear lines.
The true structural highlight of this budget-friendly milestone lies in its highly secure handle geometry and fluid deployment timings. The handle scales are injection-molded from high-impact Dark Bronze Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN), deeply contoured with a tactical non-slip surface texture and shaped with an integrated, oversized **forward finger choil** that enables a choked-up grip for detailed slicing without risking palm slips. Tucked within the frame are skeletonized steel liners housing Kershaw's fully ambidextrous **DuraLock mechanism**. Actuated by pulling back the textured crossbar slider, the dual internal omega steel springs snap a solid locking bar cleanly over the blade tang for rock-solid stability. Riding on a frictionless **KVT ball-bearing pivot washer matrix** and deployed seamlessly using the dual thumb studs or an integrated index flipper tab, this 2.68-ounce masterpiece delivers ultimate mechanical authority.
Includes: (1) Kershaw Maneuver Manual Folding Knife (8Cr13MoV Stonewashed Clip Point Blade / Dark Bronze GFN Handles), Bead-Blasted Reversible Deep-Carry Pocket Clip, Factory Safety Manual, and Original Kershaw Factory Sealed Retail Packaging.
*Dark Bronze GFN Cleanliness & Maintenance Guidance: The advanced dark bronze glass-filled nylon handles are incredibly resilient against impact shocks and chemical exposures on the job site. Because the texturing is deeply molded to provide absolute grip friction with or without work gloves, pocket lint, sawdust, or drywall dust can occasionally gather within the micro-grooves. Simply scrub the scales gently under warm tap water using a mild soap and a soft nylon brush to instantly restore its crisp dark bronze color contrast.
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 8Cr13MoV Steel Core: High-chromium stainless alloy offers great corrosion immunity and simple field-sharpening maintenance for demanding daily workflows.
- Stonewashed Clip Point Profile: 3.13" blade layout balances an aggressive piercing tip with a flat-ground belly sweep to effortlessly process thick industrial packaging.
- Textured Dark Bronze GFN: Lightweight, structural glass-filled nylon scales yield immense structural strength and a comfortable grip while keeping total weight to 2.68 ounces.
- Integrated Safety Finger Choil: Deeply contoured forward finger groove ensures extreme muzzle-end leverage and meticulous tracking control during detailed precision cuts.
- Frictionless KVT Bearing Pivot: Internal caged ball-bearing washers drop opening resistance down to zero, enabling hyper-fast, snappy deployment using the thumb studs or flipper tab.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Kershaw® Knives / Kai USA Ltd. (Tualatin, OR)
- Product Line: Kershaw Originals Value-Performance Manual Series
- Model Name: Maneuver™ Stonewash 8Cr13MoV PlainEdge Dark Bronze
- SKU / MPN: 1438 (Alternative Factory Part Identifiers: KS1438 / 1438-BRZ)
- Blade Steel Chemistry: 8Cr13MoV High-Chromium Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness Matrix: 57-59 HRC (Rockwell Scale)
- Blade Edge Length Spec: 3.13 Inches (79.50 mm) - Continuous Cutting Border
- Closed Component Length: 4.18 Inches (106.17 mm)
- Open Overall System Length: 7.31 Inches (185.67 mm)
- Blade Stock Thickness: 0.105 Inches (2.67 mm)
- Blade Profile Geometry: Classic Clip Point / Precision Flat Ground
- Blade Surface Finish: Scratch-Masking Heavy Uniform Stonewash
- Handle Material Class: Structural High-Impact Injection-Molded Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
- Handle Color Finish: Dark Bronze / Earth Brown
- Locking Mechanism Class: Ambidextrous DuraLock Crossbar Steel Lock
- Pivot Action Base: Low-Friction Manual KVT Ball Bearing Washer System
- Pocket Clip Configuration: Bead-Blasted Deep-Carry Reversible Pocket Clip (Tip-Up, Left/Right Ambi)
- Hardware Matrix: Bead-Blasted T6/T8 Torx Assembly Hardware
- Knife Core Net Weight: 2.68 oz (76.0 g) - Lightweight High-Utility EDC Class
- UPC Barcode: 087171071985
