Kershaw Wharf 1414 – 2.8" 8Cr13MoV Cleaver Folding Knife

Product Description

The Kershaw Wharf 1414 puts the cutting performance of a compact cleaver into a lightweight, pocket-friendly folding knife. Its 2.8-inch wide cleaver blade provides a broad cutting area and a gradual edge that makes it particularly useful for everyday work tasks.

The stonewashed 8Cr13MoV blade offers a practical combination of toughness, corrosion resistance, and easy maintenance. A finger choil and extended jimping on the spine allow you to choke up on the blade for greater control during precision cutting.

The Wharf uses SpeedSafe assisted opening with a flipper, providing quick and consistent deployment. Its liner lock secures the blade during use, while the reversible deep-carry pocket clip supports convenient right- or left-handed, tip-up carry. Kershaw lists the knife at just 2.9 ounces.

Features

• Kershaw Originals design
• Compact cleaver-style folding knife
• 2.8" 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade
• Stonewashed blade finish
• Plain edge
• Wide cleaver blade profile
• Finger choil for increased control
• Extended spine jimping
• SpeedSafe assisted opening
• Flipper deployment
• Liner Lock
• Glass-filled nylon handle
• Reversible deep-carry pocket clip
• Right- or left-hand tip-up carry
• Lanyard hole

Specifications

• Brand: Kershaw
• Model: Wharf
• Model Number: 1414
• Knife Type: Folding Knife
• Blade Length: 2.80" / 7.1 cm
• Blade Material: 8Cr13MoV
• Blade Style: Cleaver
• Blade Finish: Stonewashed
• Blade Edge: Plain
• Overall Length: 6.70" / 17 cm
• Closed Length: 3.90" / 9.9 cm
• Handle Material: Glass-Filled Nylon
• Opening: SpeedSafe Assisted Opening with Flipper
• Lock Type: Liner Lock
• Pocket Clip: Reversible Deep-Carry
• Carry: Tip-Up, Right/Left
• Weight: 2.90 oz. / 82 g
• Country of Origin: China

Kershaw's catalog confirms the 2.8" blade, 3.9" closed length, 6.7" overall length, 2.9 oz. weight, assisted flipper opening, liner lock, and reversible deep-carry clip.

Knife Depot Take

Our Take: The Wharf is a great example of how a different blade shape can completely change the character of an EDC. The wide cleaver blade gives you plenty of useful cutting edge, while the compact dimensions and 2.9-ounce weight keep it comfortable in the pocket.

We especially like the finger choil and extended jimping, which give you additional control when you need to choke up on the blade. If you want an EDC that looks different from the usual drop-point folders and still delivers practical everyday performance, the Wharf is worth a look.