Kershaw

Kershaw 1460 Splinter ~ Vintage Japan

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Kershaw Splinter ~ Vintage Japan

The Kershaw 1460 Splinter is a Ken Onion-designed, Japanese-made folding knife known for its sleek style, featuring an AUS-8A stainless steel blade with a satin finish and a manual liner lock for secure one-handed opening via dual thumb studs. It came with a handle of polished quince wood, offering a gentleman's folder with performance, using 420 stainless steel liners and a reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry, making it a popular, discontinued model prized for its aesthetic and function. Made around 1999 to 2000.

Design: Ken Onion, known for its sleek profile and performance.
Blade: AUS-8A stainless steel, drop-point, satin finish, about 3 inches long, with dual thumb studs for ambidextrous opening.
Handle: Polished quince wood over 420 stainless steel liners.
Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock for secure blade retention.
Carry: Removable and reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry.
Origin: Made in Japan.

Blade Length: 3.0 inches (7.6 cm).
Closed Length: 4.0 inches (10.1 cm).
Overall Length: 6.75 inches (17.1 cm).
Weight: Approximately 2.3 to 2.4 ounces.
Blade Material: AUS8A stainless steel, known for its balance of durability and edge retention, with a Rockwell hardness rating of 55–57 Rc.