A new knife earns pocket space by offering something you will actually use. Kershaw’s latest releases give us several different answers: an automatic built around a sheepsfoot blade, a manual DuraLock folder with a trailing point, and three assisted-opening designs with distinctly different personalities.
Five new Kershaw knives and the Everyday Sharpener have arrived at Knife Depot. Here is what separates them—and where to find each exact model.
This overview compares published product specifications and configurations.
The new Kershaw lineup at a glance
| Model | What stands out | Knife Depot price* |
|---|---|---|
| Launch 24 7405 | Push-button automatic; 14C28N sheepsfoot | $159.99 |
| Beskar 1439 | Manual KVT action; DuraLock; D2 trailing point | $71.99 |
| Hectic 1443 | Assisted Wharncliffe; all-metal handle | $43.99 |
| Conduit XL 1442 | Assisted spear point; olive glass-filled nylon | $51.99 |
| Align Kings Camo 1405KC | Assisted clip point; XK7 camo and orange accent | $47.99 |
| Everyday Sharpener 2536 | Coarse carbide and fine ceramic stages | $9.99 |
*Displayed Knife Depot prices checked November 9, 2026; prices and availability can change. These are individual products, not a bundle or member-discount offer.
Launch 24: the automatic with a utility-first blade
The Launch 24 pairs a stonewashed 14C28N stainless blade with a gray-anodized 6061-T6 aluminum handle. Its sheepsfoot profile gives this release a different visual and cutting character from a pointed tactical-style automatic. A reversible deep-carry clip and lanyard hole round out the carry features.
Our take: this is the one to compare if you want push-button automatic opening in a straightforward work-knife design. Kershaw identifies it as manufactured in the USA with American and global materials. Purchase, possession and carry rules for automatics vary by location; confirm the rules that apply to you before ordering.
Beskar: a different shape for your everyday rotation
The Beskar takes the manual route: KVT ball bearings, DuraLock and a D2 trailing-point blade. Dark brown glass-filled nylon and a contrasting steel inlay give it a distinctive look without turning it into a display-only piece.
The appeal here is the combination. If you prefer manual opening and want a blade profile that looks different from the usual drop point, start your comparison with this model. The reversible deep-carry clip is a useful detail to check alongside handle fit and closed size.
Hectic: keep the cutting edge straight
The Hectic uses an 8Cr13MoV Wharncliffe blade and a bead-blasted stainless handle with tube spacers. Assisted flipper opening and a reversible deep-carry clip complete the package.
This is our first comparison pick for readers who like a straight edge for trimming and ordinary utility cuts. Its restrained, all-metal appearance also gives it a very different feel on the page from the camo Align or brown Beskar. Compare the handle shape and opening system with the knives you already enjoy carrying.
Conduit XL: more room in the grip
The Conduit XL expands the Conduit concept with a larger spear-point blade and an extended, textured olive handle. It has 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, assisted flipper opening, spine jimping, a lanyard hole and a reversible deep-carry clip.
If smaller folders leave you wishing for more handle, this is the release to investigate. Compare the exact dimensions on the listing with a knife you already carry; “XL” alone does not tell you how a knife will fit your hand or pocket.
Align Kings Camo: an outdoor look with a bright detail
The Align Kings Camo puts XK7 camouflage on a stainless handle using Kershaw’s CCI image technology. Its blaze-orange backspacer adds contrast, while the 8Cr13MoV clip-point blade has a stonewashed finish.
Choose this one for the styling and assisted-opening format, then check the handle and blade dimensions against your daily cutting jobs. The orange accent is a thoughtful visual detail; we are not treating it as a guarantee you will find a misplaced knife outdoors.
Everyday Sharpener: the small addition worth remembering
The Everyday Sharpener adds coarse tungsten-carbide inserts and fine ceramic rods in a charcoal-gray ABS body. At 2.36 × 1.77 × 0.74 inches, it is a compact maintenance option to consider for a pack or gear drawer.
Follow the sharpener and knife manufacturers’ instructions, and check compatibility with the edge you intend to maintain. A compact pull-through tool is a maintenance choice, not a substitute for every sharpening task.
Which one belongs in your pocket?
Start with the opening system and blade shape. Compare the Launch 24 for automatic opening, Beskar for manual DuraLock operation, Hectic for a straight edge, Conduit XL for its extended grip, and Align for the camo finish. Add the sharpener only if it suits your maintenance routine.
Browse our Kershaw collection for current listings. The shopping links above lead to Knife Depot; Kershaw’s new-release catalog provides the manufacturer’s wider release context.
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