Product Description
The Kershaw Launch 22 Auto 7205BLUBW combines rapid push-button automatic deployment, high-end super steel performance, and refined mixed-material ergonomics. Made in the USA, this 3.60 oz automatic folder pairs a 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel blade in a rugged Blackwash finish with a Blue anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle accented by contoured Green Canvas Micarta inlays.
CPM-MagnaCut Stainless Steel is a revolutionary powder metallurgy steel engineered by metallurgist Larrin Thomas and Crucible Industries to deliver an unprecedented combination of toughness, edge retention, and extreme corrosion resistance. Hardened to 60–64 HRC, the 3.45" drop point blade features a non-reflective Blackwash finish that hides surface scuffs while providing smooth, low-resistance slicing performance.
- Blade: 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut drop point with Plain edge, Flat grind, Blackwash finish, 0.121" thick.
- Handle: Blue anodized 6061-T6 aluminum scales with Green Canvas Micarta inlays; Stainless steel liners; 4.55" closed, 3.60 oz.
- Deployment + Lock: Push-button automatic deployment with high-tension coil spring; Button Lock mechanism.
- Carry: Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip (right/left carry); 8.00" overall open length.
Ideal for: automatic knife enthusiasts, EDC users wanting a USA-made side-button auto, collectors, and users requiring a high-performance CPM-MagnaCut slicing folder with premium Micarta accents.
The Kershaw Launch 22 Auto in CPM-MagnaCut Blackwash with Blue Aluminum and Green Micarta (7205BLUBW) ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Knifeworks is an authorized Kershaw dealer.
Kershaw Launch 22 Auto: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about the Kershaw Launch 22 Auto (7205BLUBW).
How does the Launch 22 automatic deployment work?＋
The Kershaw Launch 22 uses a side-button automatic mechanism. Pressing the recessed push button on the handle fires the blade open instantly via an internal coil spring, locking it securely open. Pressing the button again releases the lock so you can fold the blade back into the handle.
What steel is used for the Kershaw Launch 22 blade?＋
The 7205BLUBW features CPM-MagnaCut powder metallurgy stainless steel hardened to 60–64 HRC with a Blackwash finish. Engineered by Crucible Industries and metallurgist Larrin Thomas, CPM-MagnaCut offers an unmatched combination of high toughness, edge retention, and extreme corrosion resistance.
What materials are used in the handle construction?＋
The handle combines lightweight 6061-T6 billet aluminum in a Blue anodized finish with tactile Green Canvas Micarta inlays, offering a rigid chassis with enhanced multi-textured grip.
Where is the Kershaw Launch 22 7205BLUBW made, and what warranty covers it?＋
The Kershaw Launch 22 is proudly manufactured in Tualatin, Oregon, USA. Kershaw backs the knife with a Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
CPM-MAGNACUT STEEL · BLACKWASH FINISH · BLUE ALUMINUM & GREEN MICARTA
The USA-Made Premium Automatic EDC Folder
A 3.60 oz automatic knife featuring a 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Blackwash blade, Blue aluminum handle with Green Micarta inlays, and push-button action. Questions? Our team carries these knives daily. We ship same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana.
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Warranty Information
Kershaw Warranty: Kershaw knives from Kai USA Ltd. carry a limited warranty for the lifetime of the original owner, guaranteeing the knife against manufacturing defects in material and construction; the warranty is non-transferable and does not cover normal wear, rust, damage, or breakage from improper use, improper maintenance, accidents, loss, or theft. Contact Kershaw directly for warranty service. Knifeworks does not warranty this product independently.Specifications
| Product Type | Automatic | |
| Brand | Kershaw | |
| Product Name | Launch 22 | |
| Model # | 7205FDEBW | |
| Overall Length | 8.2 in | |
| Closed Length | 4.75 in | |
| Blade Length | 3.45 in | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.16 in | |
| Blade Material | CPM-MagnaCut | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 62-64 | |
| Blade Style | Spear Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Blackwash | |
| Handle Material | Aluminum, Micarta inserts | |
| Handle Finish | Flat Dark Earth | |
| Lock Type | Button Lock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up, Right/Left Carry | |
| Weight | 3.7 oz | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 |
