Kershaw Launch 4 CA Legal Automatic Knife (1.9" Black) 7500BLK

Of the many knives I have bought from BladeHQ, this one caught my eye. I just got it today, and it has already exceeded my expectations. While it is more expensive than my Shrades and Bokers (which I love and use constantly), it is feather light, tight, has a fast action and it is beautifully designed.
In a word, the Lauch 4 is elegant.

A nice automatic pocket knife that's legal in most states. Durable and convenient. You won't regret getting this small knife, especially if you're replacing a dated folding knife.

Had it a few months, sometimes throughout the day I need to do small tasks like opening a box or bag, and this is perfect for that, plus you get to feel like Al Capone every time you whip out your boxcutter.

Can't speak for its ability to like, cut rope or skin a deer or kill somebody, but it was definitely pretty sharp out of the box and holds an edge well. Satisfied

Perfect little pocket knife. Snappy & sharp. Have had no issues at all.

Nice pocket knife that doesn’t get in the way . Very fast opening and very sharp blade. Well made knife

Love this little thing.

This is the closest you’ll get to a legal switchblade in Ca! You could get a otf but personally I think this design is a lot better than any other otf I’ve seen. Amazing action good steel overall amazing knife.

Obviously this knife is so small it wasn't designed for hunting so I can't say that it is perfect for everything. The Launch 4 is more for light work here and there. Due to the great steel and potential blade sharpness, I reckon the Launch 4 could handle some pretty large tasks. This knife fits well in my hand and in my pocket. It is so light that you would not even notice it. The action is very fast. The only flaw I find is a bit of excess aluminum on the edge of the liner (not like a bump or anything). When one liner is flat, the other liner is rounded. Not a functionality problem, just slight a cosmetic issue.

I wanted a knife i can have thats snappy and quick but at the same time not very intimidating and a gentlemans knife. THIS was the knife. Absolutely spectacular fit and finish. Pretty food edge out of box aswell. Only slight problem i run into is its kinda slippery, i do wish there was some subtle jimping or something at the top. This is my first kershaw and my first auto (im faintly new at collecting) and it set the bar pretty high

I love carrying this knife

Awesome... Super fast, solid lock-up, and razor sharp.

Overall fit and finish on this knife is great.

The action is very quick and blade locks into place strong.

Decent edge out of the box.

Great little off hand backup carry and made in USA to boot!

I received this knife a couple of hours ago today 5/22/17 and so far I really like it. It's smaller than I expected but my hands are semi big which kinda trump this knife. Nonetheless, Kershaw did an excellent job on making this knife. I own a launch 1 and a Knock out from kershaw and I was not surprised to see the great quality in this knife. I recommend it especially cause it is a CA legal, even though I'm born and raised Arizonan but if I go to cali I'll have a good knife. Thank you.

This was my first auto opener. I like it as a backup blade for off hand carry. Hang on to it because it is snappy. Very sharp out of the box. And you just can't go wrong with a Kershaw.

My Kershaw Launch 4 arrived in the mail yesterday. It looks even smaller than I thought it would be, yet it has a lot of big knife features. It is very black and very sharp. It fits in your front pocket very nicely and does not interfere with your regular daily activities. When you hit the button, the blade jumps out in a hurry. A very cool little knife. Very pleased. Thank you Kershaw and Blade HQ.

Love this little knife, i just got it in the mail today and again bladehq came through with a quality product that even came before I expected it. The knife is super sharp and fires so hard because of its size. Awesome product Kerhsaw knows whats up.

I'm so impressed with the fit & finish of this little knife but even more impressed by the strong action and solid lock-up.
I'm also very happy to see more US made Kershaws.

This is my second CA legal switchblade. The first was by brand X, cost almost twice as much and was, IMHO, a POS. The fit and finish of the Kershaw is beautiful. And, the action, as reported by others, is lightning quick. OOTB the blade is very sharp.

I have a few other Launches but this little # 4 is in a class of its own. It is very small, very compact and very unassuming. Lock up is very solid just like Kershaw's are so no complaints there. The action is strong. You must have a firm grip on the handle when firing or it will fly right out of your hand. This is true of all Launch knives but extra true here due to the small size. Fit and finish is great. My only gripe is that there is no lanyard hole. With a blade this small you really need the lanyard to pull it from your pocket. There is a risk of hitting the firing button when withdrawing due the limited real estate in this design. Hopefully Kershaw will add this in later versions. You need not live in CA to appreciate this little auto and there is much to like. I highly recommend getting in on this one. Such a great little folder. Hopefully different colorations are in the works.

I carry a knife everyday. And this little monster is perfect. The sub 2 inch blade is well made and sharp right out of the box. It has a great clip and fantastic feel to it. Could not be happier with this purchase.

Great EDC, good blade