The Kershaw Starter is a spring-assisted folding knife with a black-oxide BlackWashTM coating on its blade and a BlackWashTM stainless steel handle. The blade coating adds protection and helps hide use scratches, making the dark finish a functional part of this Starter rather than appearance alone.At a Glance Blade: 3.4 in 4Cr14 Drop Point plain edge Opening: Flipper, Thumb Stud (spring assisted) Lock: Liner lock Handle: Stainless steel (BlackWashTM) Size / Weight: 4.5 in closed, 6.4 oz Carry: Single-position deep-carry (right, tip-down); Right, Tip-Down Kershaw Starter The 3.4-inch drop-point blade is made from 4Cr14 steel and has a plain edge. For opening, you can use either the flipper or thumb stud; Kershaw’s assisted opening supports one-handed operation, and the blade locks with a liner lock.Good to Know The deep-carry pocket clip is single-position for right-side, tip-down carry only.Specifications Model Starter Manufacturer Part Number 1301BW Country of Origin China Knife Type Folding Knife Action Spring Assisted Blade Style Drop Point Blade Length 3.4 in Blade Thickness 0.106 in Blade Steel 4Cr14 Blade Finish Black-oxide BlackWashTM coating Edge Type Plain Overall Length 7.9 in Closed Length 4.5 in Handle Thickness 0.472 in Handle Material Stainless steel Handle Color BlackWashTM Weight 6.4 oz Lock Type Liner lock Opening Mechanism Flipper, Thumb Stud Pocket Clip Single-position deep-carry (right, tip-down) Clip Position Right, Tip-Down Designer Kershaw Originals
