Kershaw Iridium (2038)

The Kershaw Iridium combines a clean aluminum-handle design with a 3.4-inch D2 spear point blade for everyday cutting tasks. Thumb studs and KVT ball bearings deliver smooth manual deployment, while DuraLock holds the blade securely open. When the job is done, pull back the ambidextrous lock to close the knife and slip it into your pocket with the reversible deep-carry clip.

Key Features

• D2 tool steel: High-carbon blade steel offers wear resistance, toughness and excellent edge retention.
• DuraLock: A solid steel crossbar secures the blade open, with an ambidextrous sliding release for closing.
• Smooth manual opening: KVT ball bearings and thumb studs provide easy blade deployment.
• 6061-T6 aluminum handle: A streamlined profile for everyday carry.
• Reversible deep-carry pocket clip: Configures for left- or right-side carry.
• Lanyard hole: An additional attachment option.

Model Options

• 2038: Gray-anodized handle, bronze-anodized backspacer and a two-tone blade with stonewashed flats and satin grinds.
• 2038BLK: Black-anodized handle and backspacer, plus a protective black-oxide blade coating.

Specifications, Both Models

• Blade style: Spear point
• Blade length: 3.4 in. (8.6 cm)
• Blade material: D2 tool steel
• Blade hardness: 59–60 HRC
• Blade thickness: 0.107 in. (2.7 mm)
• Closed length: 4.5 in. (11.4 cm)
• Overall length: 7.9 in. (20 cm)
• Handle material: 6061-T6 aluminum
• Handle thickness: 0.49 in. (12.5 mm)
• Weight: 3.3 oz. (94 g)