Kershaw “Starter” Black Wash handle & Black Wash 3.4″ Blade

he new Starter’s design is machined and complex—yet smoothly functional.

The BlackWash™ finish gives it a rough-and-tumble look, yet the finish isn’t just for looks. The coating provides an extra measure of protection for the metal, and the BlackWash helps hide any additional scratches you put on the knife during normal use.

The Starter is equipped with SpeedSafe® assisted opening for fast and easy one-handed opening. It opens neatly with the built-in flipper or thumb stud. A liner lock safely secures the blade open during use, and then closes easily for storage or carry. The all-steel design really shows off the BlackWash finish.

The Starter includes our deep-carry pocketclip so the knife rides comfortably low in the pocket for discreet carry.

• SpeedSafe® assisted opening
• Flipper, thumb stud
• Liner lock
• Single-position deep-carry pocketclip (right, tip-down)
• Steel: 4Cr14, black-oxide BlackWash™ finish
• Handle: Stainless steel, black-oxide BlackWash™ finish
• Blade Length: 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
• Closed Length: 4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
• Overall Length: 7.9 in. (20.1cm)
• Weight: 6.4 oz (183 g)