Product Description
The Kershaw Layup (2047) is a game-changer in the world of assisted folders, merging lightning-fast deployment with the rock-solid security of the DuraLock system. Engineered for users who prioritize speed and safety, the Layup is one of the few knives to combine a torsion bar assist with a crossbar lock. The result is a high-performance EDC tool that snaps open with authority and allows for a completely safe, one-handed closing experience without ever placing your fingers in the blade's path.
The 3.4-inch drop point blade is crafted from D2 high-carbon tool steel, a favorite among professionals for its exceptional edge retention and "work-horse" durability. The blade features a clean stonewashed finish that effectively masks the scuffs and scratches of daily labor. The handle is constructed from textured glass-filled nylon (GFN), providing a lightweight yet incredibly tough frame with a multi-directional grip pattern for total control in wet or dry conditions. Whether you're on the job or out in the field, the Layup delivers effortless, reliable performance.
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Elite DuraLock Technology: The steel crossbar lock provides maximum security while open and allows for an ambidextrous, safe closure that keeps fingers away from the sharpened edge.
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Assisted Opening + KVT Bearings: This rare combination utilizes Kershaw’s SpeedSafe® assist alongside manual KVT ball bearings for the smoothest, snappiest deployment in its class.
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Premium D2 Blade Steel: High-carbon tool steel (59-60 HRC) ensures your edge stays sharper for longer compared to traditional stainless steels.
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High-Traction GFN Handle: The glass-filled nylon handle is contoured for ergonomics and heavily textured to ensure a "locked-in" grip during heavy-duty cutting tasks.
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Versatile Deep-Carry Clip: Features a reversible pocket clip for discreet, ambidextrous tip-up carry, making it a perfect fit for any pocket.
Specifications:
| Product Type | Assisted Opening | |
| Brand | Kershaw | |
| Product Name | Layup | |
| Model # | KS2047 | |
| Overall Length (in) | 7.90 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.50 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 3.40 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.11 | |
| Handle Thickness (in) | 0.52 | |
| Blade Material | D2 | |
| Blade Hardness (HRC) | 59-60 | |
| Blade Style | Drop Point | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Grind | Flat | |
| Blade Finish | Stonewashed | |
| Handle Material | GFN | |
| Handle Color | Black | |
| Lock Type | DuraLock | |
| Clip Position | Tip-Up, Left / Right Carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 3.60 | |
| Origin | China | |
| Blade Range | 3-3.49 |