Kershaw Scallion Purple

Description

Since it’s introduction at the 2001 S.H.O.T. Show, the Scallion has been one of Kershaw’s most popular knives. Ken Onion designed, the orginal had injection-molded polyamide handle scales and like most other Onion designs, featured Ken’s Speed-Safe torsion bar mechanism for smooth assisted opening.

These versions have 6061-T6 anodized aluminum handle scales over steel liners. The handles are available in three different colors: navy blue, olive drab green or purple.

Anodizing enables the aluminum to help resist scratching and actually strengthens the aluminum so you get a handle that is strong, lightweight and colorful. The blade steel is 420 high carbon stainless that give you a good edge retention and excellent corrosion resistance. The blade has been bead-blasted to give it a soft, matte look. With the added SpeedSafe assisted opening and the abidextrous flipper the Scallion is quick and easy to open. Comes with a single position tip-up carry pocket clip that is removable.

The 2-3/8″ recurve plain edge blade has a hardness of 55-57 Rc. Measures 3-1/2″ closed. Liner style lock for secure carry. Weighs 2.7 oz. Made in the U.S.A. 99.