Product Description

The Kershaw Sequence 1426 is the DuraLock entry-level Kershaw — 8Cr13MoV stainless in a 3.32-inch stonewash drop point blade, Gray Textured GFN handle, and DuraLock frame lock at $40, delivering Kershaw's most robust production lock mechanism in a compact EDC folder at the most accessible price in the Kershaw lineup — the right entry-level Kershaw for buyers who want DuraLock's frame lock blade security without the premium aluminum handle and CPM MagnaCut steel investment of the USA-made Bel Air lineup.

The 8Cr13MoV blade is a Chinese high-chromium stainless steel — the most widely used budget stainless specification in production pocket knives, providing adequate edge retention and corrosion resistance for everyday carry tasks at an accessible price point. 8Cr13MoV sharpens readily on conventional flat stones and budget sharpening systems, takes a serviceable working edge for everyday cutting tasks, and provides basic stainless corrosion resistance for normal carry environments. The honest performance context remains consistent with the Duster: 8Cr13MoV is below 14C28N, D2, and the premium steels in this session in edge retention and consistency — the Sequence's compelling specification at $40 is its DuraLock frame lock, not its steel. The DuraLock frame lock is the defining specification advantage of the Sequence over every other entry-level Kershaw in the lineup — at $40, the Sequence delivers the same DuraLock frame lock mechanism found in the $150–$200 USA-made Bel Air aluminum handle lineup in a GFN handle 8Cr13MoV production folder. DuraLock is Kershaw's frame lock implementation — a portion of the handle frame flexes inward and locks behind the blade tang when the knife opens, providing blade security that resists rearward and lateral movement simultaneously, released by pressing the locking bar outward. The Sequence at $40 is the most accessible DuraLock knife in the Kershaw lineup — buyers who want frame lock security without premium steel or handle investment get DuraLock at the most accessible Kershaw price. The 3.32-inch drop point blade is notably larger than the Duster's 2.90-inch blade — more working blade reach at the same $40 entry price. The stonewash finish conceals everyday carry wear marks effectively, maintaining professional appearance through extended service without the maintenance demands of satin. The Gray Textured GFN handle is a neutral, professional carry colorway with textured surface for enhanced grip security in the compact Sequence format.

• Blade: 8Cr13MoV stainless, drop point profile, stonewash finish, plain edge — budget entry-tier Chinese stainless adequate for everyday tasks; stonewash conceals carry wear; 3.32-inch blade — more reach than the Duster at the same $40 price; sharpens on conventional flat stones
• Handle: Gray Textured GFN (glass-filled nylon) — lightweight, durable polymer; textured surface for enhanced grip; neutral Gray professional carry character; compact Sequence profile
• Lock: DuraLock (frame lock) — Kershaw's robust frame lock used across the USA-made Bel Air premium lineup; blade security resisting rearward and lateral movement at $40 — the defining specification advantage of the Sequence at this price tier
• Carry: 3.32-inch drop point at $40 — DuraLock frame lock in the most accessible Kershaw entry-level format

Ideal For

Entry-level buyers who want DuraLock's frame lock blade security at the most accessible $40 Kershaw price — the Sequence 1426 delivers the same DuraLock mechanism found in the $150–$200 USA-made Bel Air lineup in a GFN 8Cr13MoV production folder at $40, suited to buyers who prioritize lock quality over steel specification in their entry-level carry choice. Buyers choosing between the Sequence 1426 and the Duster 2059 at the same $40 who want DuraLock's frame lock security and more blade reach over the Duster's compact format — the Sequence delivers DuraLock and 3.32 inches of blade at $40 while the Duster delivers a 2.90-inch compact carry without a specified premium lock; both use 8Cr13MoV stonewash GFN at the same price. First knife buyers and new carry buyers who want Kershaw's quality production and DuraLock security at the most accessible price point — the Sequence's DuraLock frame lock makes it the right entry-level Kershaw for buyers who want to learn and carry a frame lock folder before stepping into the premium price tiers.

8Cr13MoV stainless adequate for everyday cutting tasks, stonewash finish that conceals daily carry wear, a 3.32-inch drop point with more working reach than the compact Duster, Gray Textured GFN that carries with neutral professional character, and DuraLock frame lock delivering Kershaw's most robust production lock at the most accessible $40 entry price — the Kershaw Sequence 1426 is the DuraLock entry-level Kershaw EDC at $40. Add the Kershaw Sequence 1426 to your cart today and get same-or-next-business-day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, backed by Kershaw's warranty. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.