Kershaw Knives Australia
Kershaw has been making working folding knives in Oregon since 1974. The brand is known for practical, well-made folders at accessible prices — knives that perform consistently in daily use without demanding premium maintenance. Whether you carry a knife for trade work, outdoor tasks, or everyday utility, Kershaw’s range covers slim EDC folders and purpose-built fixed blades with the same focus on function over flash.
What Makes Kershaw Knives Worth Carrying
Kershaw designs around practical carry and deployment. Here is what defines the range.
Blade Steel
Kershaw folders in this price range use stainless steel alloys chosen for the balance between corrosion resistance and edge retention that suits a daily carry knife — resistant to the pocket humidity and moisture that accelerates rust on carbon steels, and easy to touch up with a basic honing rod or ceramic rod. For more on knife steel selection, read our Knife Steel guide.
Fixed Blades
Kershaw’s fixed blade range brings the same practical design ethos to a full tang format. The Steppe Fixed Blade is a slim, utility-focused knife suited to bushcraft and outdoor tasks. The Hurdle Fixed Blade is a more compact option for lighter carry. Fixed blades give you a stronger blade-to-handle connection and no moving parts to maintain — the right choice when reliability under load matters more than pocketability.
Design and Carry
Kershaw knives are designed with pocket carry in mind — slim profiles, clip geometry that sits low in the pocket, and handle shapes that open and close comfortably one-handed. The Cybernet and Kapsule use a sliding button lock — a clean, modern lock-and-carry solution that sits flush in the pocket. The Bel Air DuraLock in Black Carbon Fibre is the lightest carry option in the range, with a carbon fibre handle that reduces weight without sacrificing grip.
Browse Our Kershaw Range
Our Kershaw range includes sliding button lock folders, liner lock and frame lock knives, and fixed blades suited to EDC and outdoor use. For broader folder selection, browse our Folding Knives and EDC Knives collections. To keep any Kershaw blade sharp, see our Sharpening Tools.
