Kershaw Lightyear Pocket Knife (1395)

Description

The Kershaw Lightyear Pocket Knife (1395) is a standout entry in Kershaw’s Starter Series, crafted to be a slim, highly effective, and attractively priced knife suitable for everyday carry. Its thoughtful design prioritizes user comfort and functional performance, making it a reliable companion for a variety of routine cutting tasks.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Fast and Easy Deployment: The SpeedSafe® assisted opening system allows for quick, smooth, and effortless blade deployment with a simple flick of the integrated flipper, ensuring the knife is ready when you need it.
• Comfortable and Secure Handling: Its distinctive horn-like handle profile, made from glass-filled nylon (GFN), offers exceptional ergonomics and a secure grip. The recessed grooves and patterned machining enhance comfort and prevent slippage, even during prolonged use.
• Versatile Cutting Performance: The 3.125-inch spear point blade provides a generous cutting edge and ample tip strength, making it highly versatile for a wide range of daily tasks, from opening packages to cutting cords.
• Corrosion Resistance and Easy Maintenance: The blade is crafted from 4Cr14 stainless steel, known for its good resistance to corrosion and ease of sharpening, ensuring the knife remains functional and easy to maintain over time.
• Discreet and Convenient Carry: Equipped with a deep-carry pocket clip, the Lightyear sits low in your pocket for discreet carry. The clip is also reversible, accommodating both right and left-handed users for tip-up carry.
• Lightweight for Everyday Portability: Weighing only 2.5 ounces (71g), its slim profile and minimal weight ensure it’s barely noticeable in your pocket, making it an ideal choice for continuous everyday carry.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Model Number: 1395
• Blade Length: 3.125 in. (7.9 cm)
• Blade Material: 4Cr14 Stainless Steel
• Blade Finish/Coating: Bead-blasted finish
• Blade Thickness: 0.106 in. (2.7 mm)
• Closed Length: 4.125 in. (10.5 cm)
• Handle Material: Glass-filled nylon
• Handle Thickness: 0.52 in. (13.2 mm)
• Overall Length: 7.25 in. (18.4 cm)
• Weight: 2.5 oz (71 g)
• Country of Manufacture: China (Design, Prototype, Quality Control in USA)
• Included in Product: One Kershaw 1395 Lightyear Pocket Knife

HOW TO USE:

1. Remove from Pocket: Gently pull the knife from your pocket using the deep-carry clip.
2. Initiate Opening: Place your index finger on the flipper tab located on the spine of the closed knife.
3. Engage SpeedSafe: Apply light, quick pressure to the flipper tab. The SpeedSafe assisted opening system will engage, rapidly deploying the blade to its fully open position.
4. Confirm Lock: Visually confirm that the liner lock has fully engaged, securing the blade open.
5. Perform Task: Use the sharp blade for your intended cutting task.
6. Close Safely: With one hand firmly on the handle, use your thumb to push the liner lock bar to the side, disengaging it from the blade. Carefully fold the blade back into the handle until it is fully closed.

BENEFITS OF USING KERSHAW LIGHTYEAR POCKET KNIFE (1395):

• Offers quick and reliable blade access for urgent tasks.
• Provides a secure and comfortable hold, reducing hand fatigue.
• Handles a wide range of daily cutting and piercing applications.
• Requires minimal effort to sharpen and maintain its edge.
• Allows for discreet and comfortable everyday carry.
• Represents excellent value for its features and performance.

FEATURES:

• Built-in flipper for rapid blade deployment.
• Plain edge, hollow ground spear point blade.
• Bead-blasted blade surface for a matte appearance.
• Glass-filled nylon handle with patterned machining.
• Reversible deep-carry pocket clip.
• Secure liner lock mechanism.
• Steel tube spacers in handle construction.
• Lightweight construction for effortless portability.