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product_id: 556187005
title: "Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto Folding Pocket Knife, Sleek 3.4 inch D2 Steel Blade, DuraLock Locking Mechanism, Aluminum Handle, Designed in the USA"
brand: "kershaw"
price: "$220.86"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Kershaw"
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# DuraLock secure locking Black anodized aluminum handle 3.4" D2 steel blade Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto Folding Pocket Knife, Sleek 3.4 inch D2 Steel Blade, DuraLock Locking Mechanism, Aluminum Handle, Designed in the USA

**Brand:** kershaw
**Price:** $220.86
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Cut sharp, carry smart — the Iridium edge for the modern pro.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto Folding Pocket Knife, Sleek 3.4 inch D2 Steel Blade, DuraLock Locking Mechanism, Aluminum Handle, Designed in the USA by kershaw
- **How much does it cost?** $220.86 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/556187005-kershaw-iridium-reverse-tanto-folding-pocket-knife-sleek-3-4)

## Best For

- kershaw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kershaw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Carry Your Way:** Deep-carry reversible pocket clip adapts for left or right-hand tip-up carry, blending convenience with sleek discretion.
- • **Smooth Operator:** KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs provide effortless, lightning-fast blade deployment every time.
- • **Lock It Down, Safely:** DuraLock mechanism with solid steel crossbar ensures your blade stays locked open during use and closes securely with ambidextrous control.
- • **Precision Edge Mastery:** 3.4-inch D2 high-carbon steel blade delivers unmatched wear resistance and razor-sharp retention for all your daily cutting needs.
- • **Modern Minimalist Style:** Black anodized aluminum handle with matching backspacer and lanyard hole offers a stealthy, professional look that stands out subtly.

## Overview

The Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto Folding Pocket Knife features a durable 3.4-inch D2 high-carbon steel blade with a stealthy black PVD finish, secured by the innovative DuraLock locking mechanism. Its lightweight black anodized aluminum handle offers ambidextrous use and reversible deep-carry pocket clip for versatile everyday carry. Designed in the USA, this knife combines rugged performance with sleek, modern aesthetics, making it a top choice for professionals seeking reliable, stylish cutting tools.

## Description

Modern design meets standout hardware in the Kershaw Iridium - a full-sized EDC knife strong enough for any task. The 3.4" spear point blade is made from highly wear resistant D2 high-carbon steel and finished with black-oxide coating to hide scratches and give the knife an all-black look. Paired with a black anodized aluminum handle with accent pivot, backspacer and lanyard hole. The DuraLock mechanism securely holds the blade open with a steel crossbar and allows safe closing with a two-sided handle button, while the KVT ball-bearing system ensures smooth blade deployment. Deep-carry reversible pocketclip allows for easy left- or right-hand carry in tip-up position. A perfect blend of modern style and everyday utility, the Kershaw Iridium is ready to handle whatever the day brings.

Review: Perfect! My new EDC! - I lost my go-to knife so needed another EDC. Saw the reviews and went for it. This knife is just about perfect in every way. Scary sharp right out of the box, hefty enough for tough jobs but still light enough not to be obtrusive. Thinner than my last knife, so more comfortable to carry. Silky smooth action, solid locking mechanism, and gorgeous finish. Love the copper colored spine. Overall, worth every penny. It’ll break my heart if I lose this one.
Review: Best Inexpensive Knife, Bar None - I own around 80 knives, I'm admittedly a Knife Knerd. I consider D2 steel as entry-level good stuff...it's a widely-used tool steel and it's used in ball bearings. As blade steel it's reasonably tough, has decent edge retention and isn't too difficult to sharpen...for knives used or abused daily, it's a good choice. Fresh out of the box my Iridium snaps open very easily, is perfectly centered, is scary sharp, has no blade wiggle and looks great. Kershaw's version of the Benchmade Axis Lock (called DuraLock) seems perfect...mine opens almost like an assisted knife and falls shut when I slide back the lock button. It's a fun fidgeter, satisfying to open and close. The action is perfect, not always the case with thumb tabs--it snaps right open every time. I find very little wrong with it, beyond some nit-picking: The tip is more delicate than I prefer, though good for detail work. Plus there are just three jimping grooves on the spine that only begin 3/8" up the back of the blade--I would much prefer blade jimping all the way back to the pivot point (and even continued onto the handle). In utility, construction, materials and price, it's comparable to the venerable Ontario Rat 1 (previously my favorite "beater"). However the engineering and styling are a big improvement over the Rat...I confess that I like well-designed knives that are also pretty and classy--the Iridium qualifies on both counts (though part of the Rat's appeal, admittedly, is that it IS rather butt-ugly...just a tough, simple tool always gets the job done). The Iridium really outshines it and others in the same general category due to its DuraLock action...such axis locks are one of my favorite mechanisms; they're tough, secure, very easy to open and close one-handed and generally seen only in knives priced well north of $100. If it weren't for the "Kershaw" engraving on the blade, I would easily mistake this knife for a premium Benchmade or Zero Tolerance costing 3-4 times more. At $60 it's an absolute steal of a deal, one I'm pleased to adopt for EDC.. I have some a couple of small issues, but altogether you might skip that Benchmade you've been coveting and buy three of these instead. If it were also offered in pricier and fancier steels like Magnacut, Maxamet, ZDP-189 or CPM S35VN there would be a line of prospective buyers (though I'm quite happy with my D2 model and at 60 bucks I won't have to cry if it's lost or stolen). Addition 3-28-2026--I'm still carrying it and liking it, it pockets easily and I dig the blade shape. In my original review above, I said I would appreciate it in a more premium steel...it turns out that Kershaw already beat me to it with the Bel Air XL, with a 3.4" Magnacut blade. I just ordered one for $133...reviews say it's like a Rolls Royce Iridium with an even smoother opening action (though the Iridium requires no improvement). It's great to see companies like Kershaw and Cold Steel now hitting the ball out of the park with improved steels and designs. I own several Benchmade and Zero Tolerance knives that I paid through the nose for in years past...yes, they're beautifully designed and engineered, but why pay double for a knife when a Kershaw is equal in all regards? Kershaws are meant to be used, and cheap enough that SEFOU is not an issue (that stands for Special Edition Fear of Use). I have a number of knives that qualify as SEFOU, and I'm not going to risk scratching or damaging a $400 knife when a $60 blade gets the job done just as well. Anyhow, as I said before, if you've been horny for a Benchmade or Zero Tolerance you will likely be just as satisfied with a Kershaw...and you can buy two of them for less money. I'm a Kershaw Konvert--I used to consider them as mid-quality but recently they have turned the table....

## Features

- Stylish design with black anodized aluminum handle scales
- DuraLock secures the blade open using a solid steel crossbar; pull the ambidextrous lock back to safely close the knife
- D2 high-carbon tool steel is highly wear resistant, tough, offers excellent edge retention; stealthy black PVD blade finish
- Opens easily with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs
- Deep-carry pocketclip is easily reversible for left/right carry; black-anodized backspacer and lanyard hole
- Measures 7.9 inches when opened, 4.5 inches when closed. Weighs 3.3 ounces, a medium weight knife

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CG2MDWWM |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,668 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #11 in Folding Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 3.5 inches |
| Blade Material | D2 High-Carbon Tool Steel |
| Blade Shape | Spear Point |
| Blade Type | Non-Serrated |
| Brand | Kershaw |
| Brand Name | Kershaw |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,326 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171065601 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Included Components | Pocket Clip |
| Item Length | 7.87 inches |
| Item Shape | Folding Knife |
| Item Type Name | Iridium |
| Item Weight | 3.3 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kershaw |
| Model Name | Black Iridium |
| Model Number | 2038BLK |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Orientation | Tip Up |
| Part Number | 2038BLK |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | General purpose cutting, Everyday carry |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 3.5" |
| Special Feature | Foldable |
| Special Features | Foldable |
| Style | Crossbar Lock |
| Theme | Modern Elegance |
| UPC | 087171065601 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** D2 High-Carbon Tool Steel
- **Brand:** Kershaw
- **Color:** Black
- **Handle Material:** Aluminum
- **Included Components:** Pocket Clip
- **Model Name:** Black Iridium
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** General purpose cutting, Everyday carry
- **Special Feature:** Foldable
- **Style:** Crossbar Lock

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why am I having to wait a month and a half to get this?**
A: Mine took weeks on AMAZON

**Q: Where is it made?**
A: China

**Q: How's the handle texture for wet/sweaty grip?**
A: Not good, for wet or sweaty hands, the knife will probably slip out. Otherwise, a very good knife for the price, with a premium feel even compared to a Benchmade, actually much better than a Benchmade. The axis lock and pivot are much smoother than the latter.

**Q: Why does the handle feel like plastic?**
A: The handle is aluminum on the Iridium if it feels like plastic maybe you have a different model?

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! My new EDC!
*by P***Y on June 9, 2026*

I lost my go-to knife so needed another EDC. Saw the reviews and went for it. This knife is just about perfect in every way. Scary sharp right out of the box, hefty enough for tough jobs but still light enough not to be obtrusive. Thinner than my last knife, so more comfortable to carry. Silky smooth action, solid locking mechanism, and gorgeous finish. Love the copper colored spine. Overall, worth every penny. It’ll break my heart if I lose this one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Inexpensive Knife, Bar None
*by D***E on September 7, 2025*

I own around 80 knives, I'm admittedly a Knife Knerd. I consider D2 steel as entry-level good stuff...it's a widely-used tool steel and it's used in ball bearings. As blade steel it's reasonably tough, has decent edge retention and isn't too difficult to sharpen...for knives used or abused daily, it's a good choice. Fresh out of the box my Iridium snaps open very easily, is perfectly centered, is scary sharp, has no blade wiggle and looks great. Kershaw's version of the Benchmade Axis Lock (called DuraLock) seems perfect...mine opens almost like an assisted knife and falls shut when I slide back the lock button. It's a fun fidgeter, satisfying to open and close. The action is perfect, not always the case with thumb tabs--it snaps right open every time. I find very little wrong with it, beyond some nit-picking: The tip is more delicate than I prefer, though good for detail work. Plus there are just three jimping grooves on the spine that only begin 3/8" up the back of the blade--I would much prefer blade jimping all the way back to the pivot point (and even continued onto the handle). In utility, construction, materials and price, it's comparable to the venerable Ontario Rat 1 (previously my favorite "beater"). However the engineering and styling are a big improvement over the Rat...I confess that I like well-designed knives that are also pretty and classy--the Iridium qualifies on both counts (though part of the Rat's appeal, admittedly, is that it IS rather butt-ugly...just a tough, simple tool always gets the job done). The Iridium really outshines it and others in the same general category due to its DuraLock action...such axis locks are one of my favorite mechanisms; they're tough, secure, very easy to open and close one-handed and generally seen only in knives priced well north of $100. If it weren't for the "Kershaw" engraving on the blade, I would easily mistake this knife for a premium Benchmade or Zero Tolerance costing 3-4 times more. At $60 it's an absolute steal of a deal, one I'm pleased to adopt for EDC.. I have some a couple of small issues, but altogether you might skip that Benchmade you've been coveting and buy three of these instead. If it were also offered in pricier and fancier steels like Magnacut, Maxamet, ZDP-189 or CPM S35VN there would be a line of prospective buyers (though I'm quite happy with my D2 model and at 60 bucks I won't have to cry if it's lost or stolen). Addition 3-28-2026--I'm still carrying it and liking it, it pockets easily and I dig the blade shape. In my original review above, I said I would appreciate it in a more premium steel...it turns out that Kershaw already beat me to it with the Bel Air XL, with a 3.4" Magnacut blade. I just ordered one for $133...reviews say it's like a Rolls Royce Iridium with an even smoother opening action (though the Iridium requires no improvement). It's great to see companies like Kershaw and Cold Steel now hitting the ball out of the park with improved steels and designs. I own several Benchmade and Zero Tolerance knives that I paid through the nose for in years past...yes, they're beautifully designed and engineered, but why pay double for a knife when a Kershaw is equal in all regards? Kershaws are meant to be used, and cheap enough that SEFOU is not an issue (that stands for Special Edition Fear of Use). I have a number of knives that qualify as SEFOU, and I'm not going to risk scratching or damaging a $400 knife when a $60 blade gets the job done just as well. Anyhow, as I said before, if you've been horny for a Benchmade or Zero Tolerance you will likely be just as satisfied with a Kershaw...and you can buy two of them for less money. I'm a Kershaw Konvert--I used to consider them as mid-quality but recently they have turned the table....

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Becoming my 2nd favorite edc knife I own.
*by D***Y on October 15, 2023*

I don't typically consider Kershaw to be all that impressive in regard to ease of action, blade retention, or even aesthetic appeal, obviously the last is strictly subjective to my own preference and can't be taken as anything objectively disagreeable comparatively. That being said, after one of the chefs I worked with picked up the original release with mirror blade and brass liner I was intrigued, the blade design and scales were sleek, edge was definitely sharp and the bar lock offered multiple action options all of which were smooth and fast. I bought the black option the same day from blade hq, and then a 2nd one from Amazon. I work in a kitchen and breaking down boxes, cutting into multiple layers of cater wrapping when new guy gets too ambitious with the plastic wrap, and a myriad number of other needs this knife gets a lot of action daily. After a month of heavy use it's still sharp, I keep my chef knives razor sharp whether it's a honing steal, ceramic, porcelain, or leather strop, and regularly run my knives on whetstones to keep them savage sharp, it's habitual daily ritual, I haven't given this knife the treatment because it hasn't needed it. It will hold an edge, I can't speak to retention for people using the knife for whittling wood or using it to cut carpet, rope, or whatever other things put a strain on the edge more than cardboard, varying spec plastic, and butchers twine. Action is still smooth, and is honestly enjoyable enough to be considered a bladed fidget spinner, it's entertaining and incredibly satisfying to feel the blade lock into place, just a tip if you are using the lock bar to deploy, only hold it down until the blade releases from closed lock position, otherwise you'll run the risk of having it kick back and close or fail to lock into open position on your first swivel, I typically thum flick the stud to open and then only use the lock bar to release and close but whatever your preference is just be aware of that. I would recommend this knife to anyone looking for an incredibly reasonable priced edc that offers more bang for your buck than almost any knife I can think of. Does it measure up to a Benchmade bugout, in a lot of ways, absolutely. Obviously blade quality isn't comparable but that's where the 180-300$ price point for a bugout comes in. You could buy 3-5 of these Kershaw for one Benchmade. Just saying...

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