Kershaw Ken Onion Design Blackout Knife - K1550ST

Item #: K1550ST

Kershaw K1550ST Ken Onion Design Blackout Knife is one of the first of Kershaws Ken Onion SpeedSafe knives and still among the best. It features 13C26 stainless-steel blade for strength and corrosion resistance. The Blackout blade is also coated with scratch-resistant Tungsten DLC for a handsome, non-reflective surface. The Blackout knife also includes a contoured handle of injection-molded polyimide, an extremely durable engineering plastic, for a comfortable and stable grip. Stainless-steel liners add to the overall handle strength.

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Speed Safe Technology For Easy Opening
Removable Stainless Steel Pocket Clip
44A stainless steel and coated in tungsten DLC for some added strength and lasting edge Blade
The Handle Is Polyimide for its Durability and Light Weight
3 1/4 in. Partially Serrated Blade
U.S. Made
Also Check out Style #1550 for Plain Edge Blade

Brand: Kershaw Knives

Manufacturer ID: K1550ST

SKU: K1550ST

	2007
	The legend continues.

	2006
	Kai USA Ltd., in proud partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America, introduce ZT (Zero Tolerance) Knives, a NEW division focused on the research and development of combat-ready knives designed to meet the rigorous demands of the military and law enforcement. ZT’s “Mudd” knife, model 0500 wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Most Innovative American Design” award. Kai USA Ltd. wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Publisher’s Award” for its partnership with the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Shun Elite 10” Chef’s knife, model SG0405 wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Kitchen Knife of the Year” award. Kershaw’s E.T. (External Toggle), model 1900 wins IWA “International Knife Award”. Kai USA Ltd. wins the Sur La Table “Vendor of the Year” award.

	2005
	Kai USA Ltd. (Kershaw Knives and Shun Cutlery) sweep Blade Magazine’s Blade Show with an unprecedented 4 awards! The E.T. (External Toggle), model 1900, wins the “Most Innovative American Made Knife of the Year” award. Kershaw’s OffSet, model 1597 with its technologically advanced “MIM-HIP” (metal injection-molded blade and 3-D machined handle) wins the “Overall Knife of the Year” award. Shun’s Ken Onion 8” Chef’s Knife, model DM0500 wins “Kitchen Knife of the Year” and the Spyderco Spyker, model C96 wins the “Knife Collaboration of the Year” award. Professional Bull Rider Guilherme Marchi sponsored by Kershaw Knives wins the PBR World Finals Average Champion title and finishes the season ranked second in the world.

	2004
	Kershaw’s “National Geographic” Carabiner Tool, model 1004 with it’s patented features wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Most Innovative Import Knife of the Year” award. Kai USA Ltd. moves it divisions (marketing, manufacturing, R&D, warehousing and shipping) to a new state-of-the-art 55,000 sq. ft. facility located in the beautiful Tualatin valley just minutes south of Portland, Oregon.

	2003
	Kai USA Ltd., expands its marketing presence in the United States by introducing the “Shun” line of cutlery and establishes a Housewares division to compliment the exploded growth of Kershaw Knives. The Shun Classic 8" Santoku, (kitchen knife) model DM0718, wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Kitchen Knife of the Year” award.

	2002
	Kershaw introduces Ken Onion’s Leek with SpeedSafe®, model 1660VIB, the first knife with a (Rainbow Finish), wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “Overall Knife of the Year” award.

	2001
	Kershaw’s Ken Onion designed Black Chive, model 1600BLK with SpeedSafe® wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “American Made Knife of the Year” award.

	2000
	Kershaw’s Ken Onion designed Boa, model 1580 with SpeedSafe® wins IWA “International Knife Award”.

	1998
	Kershaw introduces the first Ken Onion designs with SpeedSafe®. Random Task, model 1510 wins Blade Magazine’s Blade Show “American Made Knife of the Year” award.

	1997
	Under the direction of Mr. Koji Endo, CEO of Kai Corp., Japan, Hiroshi (Jack) Igarashi of Kai Corp, Japan is appointed Executive Vice President of Kai USA Ltd. dba Kershaw Knives. Kershaw Knives expands Wilsonville facility to include manufacturing, marketing and warehousing. One of the first products to be manufactured in the USA by Kershaw Knives was the Multi-Tool, model A100C, with its unique, adjustable pliers and thumb-stud one hand opening knife blade.

	1996
	Alaskan Blade Trader model 1098AK, with its patented gut-hook skinning blade was added to Kershaw’s ever expanding product line.

	1995
	Two new series added to Kershaw’s product line; Liner Lock series and the unique Lever Action series.

	1994
	Kershaw’s ever popular Blade Trader series receives a new handle design, and the line is expanded to include a Hunter’s Blade Trader and Fisherman’s Blade Trader.

	1991
	Kershaw’s limited-edition Scrimshaw originals by renowned artist Walter Alexander, expands to include hunting dogs, African wildlife, waterfowl and North American wildlife.

	1990
	New series added to the Kershaw product line; American Hand-Crafted Stag, Saber Tooth folders, Maniago work knives, and a new line of dress knives and accessories.

	1988
	D.W.O., the biggest selling small knife inspires bold new colors. Taskmaster Shears introduced.

	1986
	In memory of Delley Wade Officer (1960-1984), the D.W.O. model 3000 was added to the Officer Ranch Series.

	1985
	Kershaw moves into its new facility in Wilsonville, Oregon.

	1984
	Kershaw expands its market into Europe, as Kai Cutlery Europe.

	1982
	Kershaw expands the line of Field knives, Folding Pocket knives, and introduces its Floating Fish Fillet knives.

	1978
	Kai Cutlery Co. Ltd. purchases Kershaw Knives and creates Kai USA Ltd. (marketing), Kai Cutlery Hong Kong Ltd. (marketing).

	1977
	Kai Cutlery USA Ltd. (marketing).

	1974
	Kershaw Knives opens for business in Lake Oswego, Oregon with its no-hassle, lifetime guarantee. European Liaison Office, Düsseldorf, West Germany.

	1973
	Kai Cutlery Center Co., Ltd. (research and development).

	1971
	Endo Cutlery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (kitchen cutlery manufacturing).

	1968
	Sanwa Cutlery Industry Co., Ltd. (nail clippers, scissors and cutters manufacturing).

	1964
	Sanwa Precision Works Co., Ltd. (manufacturing and machinery).

	1951
	Kai Razor Co., Ltd. (razor and blade manufacturing).

	1947
	Sanwa Cutlery Co., Ltd. (marketing company established).

	1908
	Endo Manufacturing Co. (manufacturing and Marketing).

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