Livewire – Kershaw’s First OTF, Built for Speed and Reliability

The Livewire (KS9000OL) is Kershaw’s debut out-the-front automatic folder, co-designed with Matt Diskin. It’s a game-changer in American-made autos, pairing a 3.3″ stonewashed CPM MagnaCut spear-point blade and textured olive green anodized aluminum handle for fast, smooth deployment.

Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply

If you want instant action in an automatic, this is it. It fires open crisp and stays firm thanks to the internal lock. At about 3 ounces, it’s lightweight enough to disappear in the pocket yet solid in hand. I love the olive tones—non-reflective, utilitarian, and purposeful.

Specifications & Features

• Blade: CPM MagnaCut, 3.30″ spear-point, stonewashed finish; hard enough to slice, tough enough to keep up (HRC 62‑64) 

• Handle: Olive green anodized 6061-T6 aluminum with molded texture for grip and weight savings 

• Action: Out-the-front automatic firing system designed by Matt Diskin; push-button lock ensures secure blade deployment 

• Clip: Deep-carry clip reversible for left/right, tip-down carry 

• Weight: ~3.0 oz (85 g), making this one of the lightest OTF autos made in the USA 

• Size: Overall length ~8.10″; closed ~4.80″; blade thickness ~0.125″ (3.2 mm) 

Why You’ll Reach for It Again and Again

The Livewire blends speed, quality, and minimalism. Its refined MagnaCut steel holds an edge through tough use, the smooth automatic returns clean action, and the olive-green handle puts form after function. It’s a military-grade tool refined for everyday carry. Whether it’s your first OTF or a veteran pick-up, it sets a solid benchmark.