Hot off the presses! Kershaw has launched the Lucha 5150CF a new carbon fiber and titanium version of their popular model of butterfly knife.
The 5150CF Lucha Balisong is Brand New!
Released in the spring of 2022, Kershaw looks to gain market share in the balisong market with the release of this new butterfly knife model.
Featuring sandwich style construction and carbon fiber scales riding over titanium liners. The knife is quite reminiscent of the Morpho balisong model from Benchmade.
In the same vein as the Benchmade Morpho this new Lucha butterfly knife has blue anondized titanium liners and black handle scales however it goes upmarket with carbon fiber vs the G10 of the Morpho.
Swerving away however is the inclusion Dual KVT Ball Bearings at the pivots.
Kershaw Lucha KS5150CF Balisong Specifications:
Weight: 4.9 ounces
Closed Balisong Length: 5.80″ or 15 cm
Overall Balisong Length: 10.25″ or 26
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade Steel: CPM-20CV Stainless
Handle Scale Material: Carbon Fiber
Handle Liner Material: Blue anondized Titanium
Country of Manufacture: United States of America.
A new Balisong to fill a void left by the Benchmade Model 51
Summary
This knife is a little shorter than the traditional 29cm but it’s light weight and KVT bearings should make it a fast flipper for those with hands small enough to nimbly wield it.
Most flippers prefer bushings to bearings but frankly beggars can’t be choosers and this new balisong seems like a decent choice for a beginning balisong flipper.
Regardless of your opinion on the design no one can argue that Kershaw Knives is one of the best American Knife Manufacturers currently making balisongs. If you are looking for a quality american made knife, this could be a good choice.
I look forward to seeing what the community can squeak out of this new model as far as flipping.
You can preorder your very own Kershaw Lucha 5150CF Balisong over at Knifecenter if you want to put this sleek and sexy butterfly knife in your stable.