Kershaw’s premium American line is built at Kai USA’s factory in Tualatin, Oregon — the same facility that produces ZT and the Launch series. These knives carry the tighter tolerances and higher-grade steels that Kershaw reserves for its domestic production, with fit and finish that reads closer to custom work than catalog folder.
The Bel Air is Kershaw’s premium EDC folder — CPM MagnaCut steel for class-leading edge retention, stain resistance, and toughness, paired with a sculpted handle that sits comfortably in hand for long work sessions. The detent is tuned tight so the blade drops from the handle with a flick and locks up with zero play.
Kershaw is part of Kai USA, which has operated in Tualatin, Oregon since 1997. The company built its reputation on pairing pro-grade design with accessible pricing, and the American-made folders are the line that best represents that philosophy. Every Kershaw carries the company’s lifetime limited warranty.
