Kershaw Strata 5.5 inch D2 Steel Framelock Knife

The Kershaw Strata is one of the largest framelocks in Kershaw's lineup, a substantial 4.5-inch bead-blasted D2 clip point blade fitted to a black G10 front handle with a bead-blasted stainless back handle, closing to 5.5 inches.

D2 tool steel is a step up from standard stainless alloys, holding a working edge noticeably longer through repeated cutting thanks to its high carbon content, an advantage on a blade this size that's likely to see heavy use. The clip point blade shape gives versatility, a thinner, controlled tip suited to detail work alongside cutting capability for larger tasks. A copper pivot cap and anodized tube spacers add a distinctive visual detail against the black G10, a small but deliberate design touch that sets the Strata apart from a plainer framelock. The extended tang opening point delivers fast, reliable one-handed deployment even on a blade this large, without sacrificing the control a smaller folder would give.

Kershaw backs the Strata with the same limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship that covers the full lineup, confidence in a knife built for buyers who want size and cutting capability in a framelock design. Explore more Framelock Knives.

• D2 tool steel holds a working edge noticeably longer than standard stainless
• Copper pivot cap and anodized tube spacers add a distinctive accent
• Substantial 4.5-inch blade for larger cutting tasks
• Extended tang enables fast one-handed opening