Product Description
The Kershaw Livewire Blue Tanto (9000TBLUBW) combines high-visibility style with relentless tactical performance. Designed by the renowned Matt Diskin, this USA-made out-the-front (OTF) automatic has quickly become a benchmark for reliability and ergonomics in the knife industry. This striking edition features a vibrant blue-anodized handle contrasted by a rugged BlackWash™ tanto blade, creating a tool that is as visually impressive as it is mechanically superior.
The 3.3-inch tanto blade is forged from CPM MagnaCut, the ultimate American super steel (60-64 HRC). MagnaCut is celebrated for its world-class edge retention, extreme toughness, and total rust immunity. The BlackWash™ finish provides a non-reflective, pre-worn look that hides use scratches and eliminates glare. The handle is precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, providing a lightweight yet incredibly strong frame. Equipped with the signature staircase-style thumb slide, the Livewire offers lightning-fast, double-action deployment and retraction with a smooth mechanical feel that significantly reduces thumb fatigue.
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Reinforced Tanto Geometry: The 3.3-inch tanto profile provides a stout, reinforced tip for high-force piercing and a sharp secondary edge for precise scraping and slicing.
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Elite CPM MagnaCut Steel: The highest-tier blade steel available today, specifically engineered to survive the harshest environments while holding a surgical edge.
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Vibrant Blue Anodized Handle: High-strength aluminum provides lightweight durability with a bold, professional blue finish that makes it easy to locate in gear bags or tactical kits.
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Tactical BlackWash™ Finish: The blade's rugged coating provides a stealthy look and an extra layer of protection while expertly masking the signs of a hard day's work.
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USA-Made Precision: Proudly manufactured in Tualatin, Oregon, featuring black oxide hardware and a reversible black deep-carry pocket clip for discreet, ambidextrous carry.
Specifications:
| Product Type | OTF | |
| Brand | Kershaw | |
| Product Name | Livewire | |
| Model # | KS9000TBLUBW | |
| Overall Length (in) | 8.1 | |
| Closed Length (in) | 4.8 | |
| Blade Length (in) | 3.3 | |
| Blade Thickness (in) | 0.125 | |
| Blade Material | CPM-MagnaCut | |
| Blade Style | Tanto | |
| Blade Edge | Plain | |
| Blade Finish | Blackwashed | |
| Handle Material | Aluminum | |
| Handle Finish | Blue | |
| Handle Thickness (in) | 0.48 | |
| Opener | Double-Action Thumb Slide | |
| Clip Position | Tip-down, Left / Right Carry | |
| Weight (oz) | 3.0 | |
| Origin | USA | |
| Designer | Matt Diskin | |
| Blade Length | 3-3.49 |