Kershaw Highball XL 3.3 in D2 Manual Folding Knife

Description

The Kershaw Highball XL is a streamlined manual folding knife built for practical everyday cutting and comfortable pocket carry. This larger version of the original Highball pairs a 3.3-inch clip-point blade with a full stainless steel handle, giving it a clean, coordinated appearance and a sturdy feel in hand. The blade is made from D2 tool steel and finished with a matte bead blast that complements the matching bead-blasted handle. Its clip-point profile provides a useful combination of belly and a defined point for opening packages, cutting cord, preparing materials and handling other routine tasks at home, in the shop or outdoors. Instead of a protruding flipper or thumb stud, the Highball XL uses a subtle elongated nail nick that maintains the knife’s smooth profile. Kershaw’s KVT ball-bearing system supports fluid manual deployment while keeping the design mechanically simple and free of assisted-opening components. Once open, the blade is secured by a stainless steel frame lock. An over-travel stop helps protect the lock bar from being pushed too far during operation, while blue-finished hardware at the pivot and lock area adds a restrained color accent to the otherwise silver-toned design. The contoured handle includes an index-finger recess that helps establish a natural grip without adding bulky scales or pronounced texturing. At 4.3 inches closed and 7.5 inches overall, the Highball XL offers a full-size working blade while maintaining a slim folding configuration. A reversible deep-carry pocket clip supports right- or left-side tip-up carry, allowing the knife to sit lower and more discreetly in a pocket. Weighing 3.8 ounces, this model balances its all-steel construction with manageable everyday portability. The result is a refined, straightforward folder for users who prefer manual operation, a frame-lock mechanism and a modern stainless steel presentation.

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