Kershaw 2050 Mixtape EDC Stonewash Reverse Tanto Black GFN Liner Lock Folding Knife

Kershaw Knives: Kershaw Mixtape Knife, KE-2050

The 2050 Kershaw Mixtape Knife is a compact EDC that features a 3.1 inch reverse tanto blade made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a stonewash finish, a swedged spine, a notched thumb rest for secure grip, and a thumb disk for ambidextrous one hand opening. The ergonomic black GFN (glass filled nylon) handle, 4.1 inches closed, has grooved texturing for visual interest and secure purchase, front and back cutouts, an inset liner lock and a steel pocket clip mounted at the butt end. The Mixtape Knife has an overall open length of 7.25 inches, and thanks to the weight reducing blade swedge, handle cutouts and recessed liner lock - a scant weight of 2.7 ounces.

From the Kershaw website: The Kershaw Mixtape is designed to provide a perfect mix of all the qualities you want in a lightweight, easy-to-carry pocketknife.

Kershaw used a variety of strategies to keep the Mixtape's weight down. For instance, the handle features cutouts in the front and back. (You can you even see the single-position pocketclip through this handle "window" as it blends seamlessly with the rest of the knife.) The handle scales are glass-filled nylon, again for lighter weight. Additional weight relief is offered by the backspacer - or lack thereof. The Mixtape's open construction is easy to clean with a cotton swab and without disassembling the knife. See? Simple. Finally, a secure inset liner lock reduces weight even more by eliminating the need for a full internal liner. The result is a pocketknife that weighs just 2.7 ounces.

Yet the lightweight Mixtape also offers heavyweight performance. Its stonewashed blade is just over 3 inches and made of 8Cr13MoV steel, which takes a sharp, fine edge. The reverse tanto blade shape offers a sturdy tip that's ideal for piercing cuts. At the same, it has enough belly to handle most cutting tasks with ease.

Open the Mixtape using the built-in thumb disk. Flick it open quickly, one-handed, or go classic and simply fold the blade out of the handle. As a final touch, Kershaw added a custom decorative pivot for sharp looks, plus a bit of extra handle texture.

Kershaw Knives: Kershaw Mixtape Knife, KE-2050
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