Kershaw Cathode Folding Pocket Knife – Compact Tanto Blade EDC

Product Overview

The Kershaw Cathode isn’t flashy—it’s ultra-functional. Designed for everyday utility, this compact folding knife delivers dependable cutting performance in a slim, easy-to-carry profile. It’s the perfect EDC tool when you want reliability without excess bulk.

Efficient Tanto Blade Performance

The 2.25-inch American tanto blade excels at both slicing and piercing, with a strong tip for detail and penetration tasks. A top grind adds subtle style, while heavy jimping on the spine improves control—especially when choking up on the blade for precision work.

Fast, One-Handed Opening

Equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe® assisted opening and a flipper tab, the Cathode opens quickly and smoothly with one hand. The flipper also doubles as a finger guard when the blade is open, enhancing safety during use.

Durable Frame & Secure Grip

The textured stainless steel handle offers a solid, confident grip in a slim profile. A frame lock provides reliable lockup, and the reversible pocket clip supports right- or left-handed, tip-up carry—making it fully ambidextrous.

Key Features

• 2.25" American tanto blade for slicing and piercing

• 4Cr14 stainless steel blade with stonewashed finish

• SpeedSafe® assisted opening with flipper tab

• Heavy spine jimping for enhanced control

• Stainless steel handle with textured grip

• Secure frame lock

• Reversible pocket clip for left/right carry

• Slim, lightweight EDC design

Specifications

• Blade Length: 2.25 in. (5.7 cm)

• Blade Steel: 4Cr14 stainless steel

• Blade Finish: Stonewashed

• Blade Thickness: 0.094 in. (2.4 mm)

• Closed Length: 3.25 in. (8.3 cm)

• Overall Length: 5.5 in. (14 cm)

• Handle Material: Stainless steel

• Weight: 2.7 oz. (76.5 g)

Ideal For

• Everyday carry (EDC)

• Utility & detail cutting

• Lightweight pocket carry

• Left- or right-handed users