Product Description
The Kershaw Cathode 1324 is a compact, all-steel everyday-carry knife designed with functionality in mind. Its 2.25-inch 4Cr14 stainless steel tanto blade combines slicing and piercing capability with a stonewashed finish for a rugged, understated appearance.
Heavy jimping along the blade spine provides added traction and allows for a secure grip when choking up on the blade for more controlled cutting. The blade deploys quickly using a flipper and Kershaw SpeedSafe assisted opening, making one-handed deployment easy.
The cold-forged stainless steel handle features a repeating pattern that enhances both appearance and grip. A sturdy frame lock provides secure blade lockup, while the reversible pocket clip allows convenient carry for either left- or right-handed users.
Features
- 2.25" tanto blade
- 4Cr14 stainless steel
- Stonewashed blade finish
- Plain edge
- Top grind
- Heavy spine jimping
- SpeedSafe assisted opening
- Flipper deployment
- Stainless steel handle
- Frame Lock
- Black hardware
- Jimped backspacer
- Reversible pocket clip
- Compact everyday-carry design
Specifications
- Brand: Kershaw
- Model: Cathode
- Model Number: 1324
- Type: Folding Knife / Assisted
- Blade Length: 2.25"
- Blade Material: 4Cr14 Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Tanto
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Finish: Stonewashed
- Handle Material: Stainless Steel
- Handle Color: Silver
- Lock Type: Frame Lock
- Opening: SpeedSafe Assisted / Flipper
- Pocket Clip: Reversible
- Packaging: Box
Knife Depot Take
Our Take: The Cathode is a great choice for customers who want a small, sturdy EDC knife without sacrificing functionality. Its tanto blade provides a useful combination of slicing and piercing performance, while the compact size makes it easy to carry.
The combination of SpeedSafe assisted opening, flipper deployment, frame lock, reversible clip, and textured stainless steel construction gives the Cathode a lot of functionality in a very small package.
Specifications
About brand
Established in 1974 in Oregon, Kershaw has built a strong reputation for producing reliable and affordable knives that cater to various needs, from everyday carry and outdoor activities to tactical and professional use.
Throughout its history, Kershaw has been at the forefront of knife innovation. The brand is acclaimed for its use of advanced materials such as high-performance stainless steels and durable handle materials like G-10, carbon fiber, and aluminum. Kershaw knives often feature smooth assisted opening mechanisms, ensuring quick and effortless deployment, a feature that has become a signature characteristic of the brand.
Some of Kershaw's top models include the Blur, Leek, Emerson collaborations, and Launch series. The brand expertly vacillates between offering budget-friendly folders and higher-quality knives made in the United States.
Kershaw’s ability to blend cutting-edge technology with practical design has solidified its position as one of the leading knife manufacturers in the industry, continuing to attract a loyal following of users seeking top-tier performance at an affordable price.
