Kershaw Launch 16 3.45" Folding Tanto Plain Black Cerakote CPM M4 Automatic Knife

The Kershaw Launch 16 is a USA-made automatic folding knife built around a 3.45" plain edge tanto blade in premium CPM M4 tool steel with a black Cerakote coating. The high-performance blade opens instantly via the integrated push-button automatic mechanism, delivering reliable one-handed deployment for everyday carry or demanding cutting tasks.

The handle is machined from aluminum with a tactical olive Cerakote finish and matching black oxide hardware. Contoured Trac-Tec inserts provide positive grip texture in adverse conditions, while a reversible deep-carry pocket clip supports tip-up carry for right or left-hand users. Closed length is 4.95" with an overall open length of 8.40" and a carry weight of 4.10 oz.

Designed and built in the USA, the Launch 16 belongs to Kershaw's popular automatic folder lineup, favored by EDC enthusiasts for its rugged construction and fast deployment. The CPM M4 blade steel is hardened to HRC 60-62 for an excellent balance of edge retention and toughness, and the 0.16" blade thickness gives the tanto profile serious piercing authority.