The Kershaw 1302BW Lifter is a no-fuss assisted-opening EDC knife, holds a 3.25-inch 3Cr13 tanto blade finished in a low-glare blackwash coating that hides scuffs and fingerprints far better than a bright polish would.
The blade shape gives piercing strength for a folder this size, useful for anything from breaking down cardboard to working through tougher material that a drop point can struggle with. A stainless steel handle keeps the knife’s overall build rigid, and at 4.5 inches closed, the Lifter tucks into a pocket without feeling oversized. A frame lock holds the blade solidly open during use, and Kershaw’s assisted mechanism gets it there with a single push.
Kershaw builds every knife in this lineup to the same standard, backed by the brand’s limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, so the Lifter is built to be carried hard rather than babied. Explore more Assisted Opening Knives.
- Tanto blade shape adds piercing strength for tougher materials
- Blackwash finish hides scuffs and fingerprints
- Stainless steel handle for rigidity
- Assisted opening deploys the blade with a single push
