Kershaw Layup – 3.4″ D2 Stonewashed Drop Point Blade, Black GFN Handle DuraLock Crossbar Lock – 2047

Product Description

The Kershaw Layup puts D2 tool steel and the DuraLock crossbar lock on a SpeedSafe assisted-opening platform with a drop point blade — a 3.4-inch everyday folder built for buyers who want fast one-handed deployment and a working-knife lock in a blade geometry that handles the full range of EDC tasks without compromise.

D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel with a long track record in production folders at this price tier. Its high carbide content delivers edge retention and wear resistance well above the 8Cr13MoV common in this category, holding a working edge through significantly more cutting cycles before needing attention. The stonewash finish on the 2047 does real work: it hides the minor surface marks that accumulate with daily use, diffuses light to reduce visual signature, and adds a textured surface to the blade flat that aids grip control on the spine. The drop point geometry is the most versatile profile for everyday carry — a continuous, controlled curve from spine to tip with the point sitting on the blade’s centerline, giving the blade a long, usable belly for slicing and a strong, well-supported tip for controlled piercing work. Where the Iridium platform runs a reverse tanto for tip-forward tasks, the Layup is built for the buyer who wants a more conventional EDC blade profile with the same DuraLock lock quality and SpeedSafe deployment speed. The GFN (glass-filled nylon) handle keeps the overall weight down and delivers a grip surface that doesn’t need anodizing to provide texture — the molded surface works in wet or dry conditions without the slippage risk of smooth anodized aluminum.

• Blade: D2 tool steel, hollow grind, drop point profile, stonewash finish — high carbide content for edge retention and wear resistance above entry-level stainless, in the most versatile EDC blade geometry available
• Handle: Black glass-filled nylon (GFN), molded texture for positive grip in wet or dry conditions, lightweight construction that keeps the overall package carry-friendly at 3.4 inches
• Deployment / Lock: SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous thumb studs, DuraLock crossbar lock — the crossbar passes through the handle to lock the blade positively open across a wide tang contact area; single-thumb push releases cleanly for one-handed closure
• Carry: Lightweight GFN construction, tip-up reversible pocket clip, ambidextrous carry configuration, lanyard hole

Buyers who want D2 tool steel and DuraLock crossbar lock quality in a drop point EDC folder — most DuraLock-equipped Kershaw models run reverse tanto or tactical blade profiles; the Layup brings the same lock to a conventional everyday carry geometry. Buyers who prefer GFN handles over aluminum for their grip texture and reduced weight, particularly those who carry in wet or humid environments where smooth anodized aluminum can become slippery. Buyers upgrading from 8Cr13MoV SpeedSafe folders who want to experience what D2 delivers in a deployment system and lock they already know.

D2, DuraLock crossbar lock, SpeedSafe deployment, stonewash drop point, and a GFN handle that grips in any condition — the Kershaw Layup 2047 is a full-featured working folder that earns its place in any carry rotation. Add it to your cart today and get same or next business day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana — call us at 888-225-9775 with any questions.