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Kershaw Conduit 1407 · Spear Point
2.9″ blade · 0.11″ spine · 2.6 oz · ~0.65″ tall (derived)

Spine thickness, same scale

0.11″

Length and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline is the shape family's, not a trace of this model.

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Kershaw Conduit 1407

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An assisted-opening flipper for $54.99, the Conduit has a 2.9" 8Cr13MoV spear point, a liner lock and a glass-filled nylon handle. It weighs 2.6 oz.

Blade: 2.9″
Weight: 2.6 oz
Steel: 8Cr13MoV
Price band: Budget

Best for

Everyday carry and general utility

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Specifications

Manufacturer-published figures, cross-checked against kershaw.kaiusa.com.

Blade length: 2.9″
Spine thickness: 0.11″
Blade shape: Spear Point
Steel: 8Cr13MoV
Overall length: 6.8″
Closed length: 3.9″
Weight: 2.6 oz
Lock: Liner
Deployment: Assisted
Handle material: Glass-Filled Nylon
Country of origin: China

Why a spear point

Symmetrical or near-symmetrical about the centreline, so the point sits in the middle of the blade. Strong tip, even penetration, less belly than a drop point.

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About 8Cr13MoV

The Chinese value workhorse, roughly comparable to AUS-8. Fine on a $30 knife, unremarkable anywhere else.

Edge retention

1/5

Toughness

3/5

Corrosion resistance

3/5

Ease of sharpening

5/5

1-5 is a relative ranking drawn from published composition and hardness, not a lab measurement. Higher is better on every axis, and no steel is a 5 across the board — edge retention and toughness pull against each other. All 8Cr13MoV knives