---
product_id: 681278507
title: "Bel Air Pocket Knife, Made in The USA, 3.4 inch CPM MagnaCut Steel Blade, EDC Design, Duralock Locking Mechanism, Manual Folder, Pocketclip"
brand: "kershaw"
price: "$588"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Kershaw"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/681278507-bel-air-pocket-knife-made-in-the-usa-3-4
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# DuraLock secure locking 🔒 3.1" CPM MagnaCut blade 🗡️ Made in USA precision 🇺🇸 Bel Air Pocket Knife, Made in The USA, 3.4 inch CPM MagnaCut Steel Blade, EDC Design, Duralock Locking Mechanism, Manual Folder, Pocketclip

**Brand:** kershaw
**Price:** $588
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Own the night with the stealthy, razor-sharp Bel Air – where style meets unstoppable edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bel Air Pocket Knife, Made in The USA, 3.4 inch CPM MagnaCut Steel Blade, EDC Design, Duralock Locking Mechanism, Manual Folder, Pocketclip by kershaw
- **How much does it cost?** $588 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/681278507-bel-air-pocket-knife-made-in-the-usa-3-4)

## Best For

- kershaw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kershaw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Slim, Reversible Carry:** Deep-carry black Cerakote pocketclip fits left or right pocket for discreet, comfortable EDC.
- • **Ambidextrous Safety Lock:** DuraLock mechanism secures blade open and closes safely with a simple pull-back lock.
- • **Stealthy All-Black Design:** Sleek black-anodized handle with DLC-coated blade for a modern, professional edge.
- • **Unmatched Blade Performance:** CPM MagnaCut steel offers razor-sharp edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance.
- • **Effortless One-Handed Operation:** KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs enable smooth, quick deployment every time.

## Overview

The Kershaw Bel Air Pocket Knife is a USA-made, 3.1-inch folding knife featuring premium CPM MagnaCut steel for exceptional edge retention and durability. Its all-black anodized handle and DLC-coated blade deliver a sleek, modern look, while the DuraLock locking mechanism ensures secure blade deployment and safe closure. Lightweight and ambidextrous, it includes a reversible deep-carry pocketclip for versatile everyday carry.

## Description

The USA-made Bel Air is back in black with a stealthy look. Its satisfying smoothness is unmatched thanks to manual KVT ball bearings and DuraLock technology. Confidently handle the blade as the crossbar secures it in place, and when closing, pull back on the handle button to drop the blade shut. Cutting wise, MagnaCut blade steel holds an exceptional edge. The reverse tanto blade stands up to the toughest challenges, and the black PVD coating adds blade protection. Carry the slim profile easily using the reversible deep-carry pocketclip. Black never goes out of style and neither will the Bel Air – Black.

Review: I got the light colored frame option. This review is based just on design and functionality, since I haven't put the knife's blsde to serious use, yet. I bought my wife the benchmade a couple years back; she loves it, but when I got this and compared it against hers it's not even a question, the aluminum frame and the build quality of this puts the benchmade to shame. I just got this in January 2026. I understand some of the first units out, a few years ago, had a little bit more play in the blade and some people didn't like that; Kershaw obviously listened, because this thing has no play. The blade is so easy to flip open, the knife is lightweight (heavier than the benchmade, but still super light to be a casual EDC pocket knife), the balance and feel of the frame and blade and everything is just so ideal. Even though I haven't to battle tested this, so I can't attest to the heat treatment, etc., for those of you who don't know much about a knife steels, this steel, CPM Magnacut, is probably the best possible deal you could use for a small folding knife. It has terrific edge retention, up there near the hardest of steels that are picked specifically for edge retention, while not sacrificing on toughness (the thing that keeps you from snapping the blade when you use it to pry something apart or banging on something), and while also being near-stainless (aka won't rust). Dr. Larrin Thomas designed this steel before Crucible went to bankrupt. He designed it to have smaller carbide formation, which allows it to be hardened to the levels of a much harder super steel without sacrificing toughness. Until Larrin releases his next steel (he's been working on commercializing his latest design), this is the best option out there for a small blade, and one of the best two options for a larger (bushcrafting) blade, the other being CPM 3V, which sacrifices some of the edge retention that Magnacut offers in return for better toughness (for malleting, machete hacking, etc.).
Review: I own a lot of knives, and many are around the same size as the Bel-Air, all from respected companies. All I can say is wow! This is a fantastic knife. Fit and finish are excellent, action is incredible, and the Magnacut steel lives up to its reputation. This knife is a joy to flick open and close quickly with just a little pull on the lock. It feels almost like a razor-sharp fidget toy, it's that much fun to play with. The clip is great, low profile and holds well. The clip was the ONLY issue I had with the knife at first. I'm a lefty, and couldn't figure out how to get one screw out. The top screw on the clip goes all the way through the handle, and is actually TWO pieces nestled together. Getting it loose required a torx driver on either side. Once it came off though switching it to lefty was no problem. It took me a while to finally pull the trigger on this knife, and I'm sorry I waited so long. It's not a heavy-duty user by any means, but as an EDC that carries and handles well with great steel in that +/- 3" blade range, the Bel Air is hard to beat. I own a Benchmade Bugout that I was carrying before I got this Kershaw. If anyone wants to buy a used Bugout, let me know......

## Features

- Made in USA, all-black Bel Air; smooth and EDC-friendly design with black-anodized handle
- DuraLock secures the blade open using a solid steel crossbar; pull the ambidextrous lock back to safely close the knife
- 3.1 inch Premium CPM MagnaCut powdered metallurgy blade steel excels in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance; black DLC coating offers extra blade protection
- Opens easily with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs; black-oxide locking dowel and tube spacers
- Black Cerakote, deep-carry pocketclip is easily reversible for left/right carry; lanyard hole
- Measures 7.1 inches when opened, 4.2 inches closed. Weighs 2.9 ounces, a light knife.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D5MK3D98 |
| Age Range | Kid |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #106,770 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #271 in Pocketknives |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Blade Length | 3.1 Inches |
| Blade Material | CPM MagnaCut Steel |
| Brand | Kershaw |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (438) |
| Date First Available | 20 September 2024 |
| Department | Unisex-Adult |
| Features | Foldable |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Included Components | Box, Pocket Knife |
| Item model number | 6105BLK |
| Manufacturer | Kershaw |
| Material Type | Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 5.08 x 3.81 cm; 82.21 g |
| Shape | Rectangular prism |
| Size | 3 بوصة |
| Style | Modern |
| Weight | 2 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Kid
- **Brand:** Kershaw
- **Model name:** Kershaw Bel Air
- **Recommended uses for product:** Camping
- **Special features:** Foldable

## Images

![Bel Air Pocket Knife, Made in The USA, 3.4 inch CPM MagnaCut Steel Blade, EDC Design, Duralock Locking Mechanism, Manual Folder, Pocketclip - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cWfmI2v4L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***O on 4 February 2026*

I got the light colored frame option. This review is based just on design and functionality, since I haven't put the knife's blsde to serious use, yet. I bought my wife the benchmade a couple years back; she loves it, but when I got this and compared it against hers it's not even a question, the aluminum frame and the build quality of this puts the benchmade to shame. I just got this in January 2026. I understand some of the first units out, a few years ago, had a little bit more play in the blade and some people didn't like that; Kershaw obviously listened, because this thing has no play. The blade is so easy to flip open, the knife is lightweight (heavier than the benchmade, but still super light to be a casual EDC pocket knife), the balance and feel of the frame and blade and everything is just so ideal. Even though I haven't to battle tested this, so I can't attest to the heat treatment, etc., for those of you who don't know much about a knife steels, this steel, CPM Magnacut, is probably the best possible deal you could use for a small folding knife. It has terrific edge retention, up there near the hardest of steels that are picked specifically for edge retention, while not sacrificing on toughness (the thing that keeps you from snapping the blade when you use it to pry something apart or banging on something), and while also being near-stainless (aka won't rust). Dr. Larrin Thomas designed this steel before Crucible went to bankrupt. He designed it to have smaller carbide formation, which allows it to be hardened to the levels of a much harder super steel without sacrificing toughness. Until Larrin releases his next steel (he's been working on commercializing his latest design), this is the best option out there for a small blade, and one of the best two options for a larger (bushcrafting) blade, the other being CPM 3V, which sacrifices some of the edge retention that Magnacut offers in return for better toughness (for malleting, machete hacking, etc.).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***R on 1 December 2025*

I own a lot of knives, and many are around the same size as the Bel-Air, all from respected companies. All I can say is wow! This is a fantastic knife. Fit and finish are excellent, action is incredible, and the Magnacut steel lives up to its reputation. This knife is a joy to flick open and close quickly with just a little pull on the lock. It feels almost like a razor-sharp fidget toy, it's that much fun to play with. The clip is great, low profile and holds well. The clip was the ONLY issue I had with the knife at first. I'm a lefty, and couldn't figure out how to get one screw out. The top screw on the clip goes all the way through the handle, and is actually TWO pieces nestled together. Getting it loose required a torx driver on either side. Once it came off though switching it to lefty was no problem. It took me a while to finally pull the trigger on this knife, and I'm sorry I waited so long. It's not a heavy-duty user by any means, but as an EDC that carries and handles well with great steel in that +/- 3" blade range, the Bel Air is hard to beat. I own a Benchmade Bugout that I was carrying before I got this Kershaw. If anyone wants to buy a used Bugout, let me know......

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 6 January 2026*

It is hard to beat a kershaw bel air knife for a EDC. I really like this brand as they make. high quality knife made in the USA. The bel air is super smooth opening and closing. The knife fits the hand and is grippy. Gimping on the blade adds to blade control. The knife’s hardware is very good and its blade is centered in the frame. The magnacut steel blade arrives super sharp. Kershaw has a fantastic warranty and customer service too.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*