Kershaw Airlock Pocket Knife (1385)

Description

The Kershaw Airlock Pocket Knife (1385) offers a blend of style and practical features, making it an excellent choice for everyday carry. Designed as part of Kershaw’s Starter series, this knife delivers advanced functionality and a sleek appearance without a premium price tag. Its distinctive handle cutout, which allows you to see through to the stainless steel liners, gives the Airlock its unique aesthetic. Coupled with a decorative pivot and patterned machining on the handle, it presents an integrated and refined look. The slim profile and reversible “pen-style” pocket clip ensure it remains discreet and comfortable in your pocket, making it readily available for various tasks.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• SpeedSafe Assisted Opening: Provides quick, smooth, and reliable one-handed blade deployment using the integrated flipper. This ensures rapid access to the blade when needed.
• Corrosion-Resistant Blade: The 3-inch 4Cr14 stainless steel blade offers good resistance to rust and wear, maintaining its integrity even in varying conditions. The bead-blasted finish contributes to a subtle, matte appearance.
• Secure Blade Lock-Up: An inset liner lock mechanism holds the blade firmly in place when open, providing safety and stability during use.
• Lightweight & Discreet Carry: At just 2.9 ounces, combined with its slim design and a “pen-style” reversible pocket clip, the Airlock is easy to carry without bulk, making it ideal for daily routines.
• Comfortable & Secure Grip: The glass-filled nylon handle features patterned machining, ensuring a firm and comfortable grip during operation, enhancing control and safety.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Blade Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
• Blade Material: 4Cr14
• Blade Finish/Coating: Bead-blasted finish
• Closed Length: 4.25 inches (10.8 cm)
• Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
• Handle Thickness: 0.5 inches (12.6 mm)
• Overall Length: 7.25 inches (18.5 cm)
• Weight: 2.9 ounces (84 g)
• Pocketclip: Reversible (right/left, tip-up)
• Hardware: Black-oxide steel pivot nut, bead-blasted steel pocketclip, bead-blasted steel tube spacers, black-oxide steel screws
• Country of Origin: USA (Design, Prototype, Quality Control), China (Manufacture)
• Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Included in product when purchased: When purchased, the Kershaw 1385 Airlock Pocket Knife typically includes the knife itself with its attached pocket clip.

HOW TO USE:

1. Grip the handle: Hold the Kershaw Airlock firmly with one hand, ensuring your fingers are clear of the blade’s path.
2. Locate the flipper: Identify the small protrusion (flipper) on the back of the handle where the blade meets the handle.
3. Engage the flipper: With your index finger, press down and slightly outward on the flipper.
4. Allow SpeedSafe to activate: The SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism will engage, swiftly deploying the blade into its open position.
5. Verify lock-up: Ensure the inset liner lock has fully engaged, securing the blade in the open position before use.
6. To close: Push the liner lock to the side (towards the handle’s edge) to disengage the blade. Carefully fold the blade back into the handle’s recess until it is fully closed.

BENEFITS OF USING KERSHAW AIRLOCK POCKET KNIFE (1385):

• Convenient Access: The assisted opening ensures the blade is ready for use quickly and effortlessly, enhancing efficiency for various tasks.
• Reduced Burden: Its lightweight and slim design minimizes bulk in your pocket, making it a comfortable and unobtrusive everyday companion.
• Reliable Performance: The robust liner lock and durable materials provide dependable functionality, giving you confidence in its use for cutting and general utility.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of activities, from opening packages and breaking down boxes to light outdoor tasks and work-related cutting needs.
• Maintained Appearance: The bead-blasted blade finish helps to hide fingerprints and minor scratches, keeping the knife looking good even with regular use.

FEATURES:

• Integrated “airlock” handle cutout revealing stainless steel liners.
• Decorative pivot and handle machining for cohesive design.
• Reversible, discreet “pen-style” pocket clip.
• 4Cr14 stainless steel blade with bead-blasted finish.
• Plain blade edge for clean cutting.
• Glass-filled nylon handle with patterned texture for grip.
• Secure inset liner lock mechanism.
• Designed for everyday, outdoor, and work applications.
• Assisted opening action via flipper.
• Black handle color with complementary black-oxide hardware.