There are a number of interesting new Kershaws for 2015 as well. Here are the ones that stood out most to me:
The blue Blur definitely caught my eye. Not really a "new" model, I know, but the blue anodizing they do on them looks pretty incredible (based on what they did for the 1670NBS30V).
The Link, as has been mentioned, is an attractive new USA-made budget-friendly offering. I really can't think of many (any?) new designs by any manufacturer in recent years that is USA-made with a likely street price under $40. And it's being offered in four different variations right off the bat. I'm really liking the look of the aluminum one with the blackwashed drop point blade.
The Launch series marks Kershaw's return to automatics, and they look great. Interesting designs, CPM154 blade steel, backspacers integrated into the milling of the handles themselves, made in USA, and likely street price of around $100. I was leaning towards the Launch 2 because of it reminded me of the 0888, but after watching the video, the Launch 1 is looking more and more attractive as well.
The Shield / mini-Eklipse looks pretty awesome. Kind of like how the Cryo complemented the 0560 and 0550 when the KAI-Hinderer collaborations first launched, this one looks to be a very EDC-oriented design based off the 0392 / Eklipse. Quad-position clip, assisted-opening via flipper or thumb studs, and likely street price of around $35 are going to make this one a hot seller.
The CQC-4KXL looks very interesting too. It's the largest Kershaw to be released in recent years, to the best of my recollection. At 9" OAL, this is going to be a big knife!
