Kershaw Flexes Its Muscles by Upgrading a Popular Crossbar EDC Knife — Twice

The brand’s Covalent flipper gets a pair of much higher-end configurations, hinging on numerous fan-favorite materials.

Kershaw Covalent EDC Knives closeup on blurry background

Published April 4, 2025

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In 2023, Kershaw released a series of knives showcasing the brand’s DuraLock — its take on the increasingly popular crossbar lock. Among them was the Covalent, which quickly became one of the brand’s most popular drops in the DuraLock lineup.

Now, the brand has returned to that knife silhouette with two upscale, upgraded editions: the Covalent Titanium S35VN and the Covalent Carbon Fiber M390. Spoiler alert: They’re both fantastic.

Kershaw Covalent EDC Knives on blurry background — Along with the obvious handle differences, these knives have different blade steels.

More of the same, but better

As you might expect, not everything about these two new takes on the Covalent is different. Much of what made the original knife thankfully remains.

For instance, its physical specs haven’t changed. The knives are still 7.6 inches long with 3.2-inch drop-point blades. While the titanium version is a bit heavier at 3.8 ounces (a product of its materials), the carbon fiber one remains 2.8 ounces, just like the original.

Other returning features include the flipper deployment, KVT ball-bearing pivot, lanyard hole and deep-carry pocket clip. Furthermore, they both retain their showcase feature, the DuraLock crossbar locking mechanism.

The returning features are surely a boon for lovers of the original Covalent. However, the differences are what will really get folks excited.

Kershaw Covalent Titanium EDC Knife on blurry background — The titanium-handled version of the Covalent is fitted with an S35VN steel blade.

Elevated elements

As mentioned, much of what made the original Covalent remains in these new editions. However, they both get new handle and blade materials.

One is equipped with a machined titanium handle boasting a faceted futuristic design. It’s paired with an S35VN blade steel.

Both knives are elevated far above the original glass-filled nylon and D2 Covalent. The only problem you’ll have now is deciding which one to get.

The other gets a carbon fiber handle and a Böhler M390 steel blade. Furthermore, this knife gets appropriately blacked-out hardware and blade highlights.

Whichever you choose, both knives are elevated far above the original glass-filled nylon and D2 Covalent. The only problem you’ll have now is deciding which one to get.

Kershaw Covalent carbon fiber EDC Knife on blurry background — The carbon fiber version of this knife has appropriately blacked-out hardware and black highlights on the M390 blade.

Pricing and availability

Both of the new Covalent knives are available on Kershaw’s website. The Titanium S35VN version costs $200 (down from $300) and the Carbon Fiber M390 version is a bit cheaper at $190 (also down from $300).

Kershaw Covalent Titanium S35VN

$200 at Kershaw

$330 (39% off)

Kershaw Covalent Carbon Fiber M390

One of two upgraded editions of Kershaw’s popular Covalent knife, this one sees its blade swapped for Böhler M390 steel and its handle swapped for carbon fiber. While the knife’s material swaps help give it a robust, luxury boost, everything else that already makes it great still remains. That includes its DuraLock crossbar lock, flipper deployment, KVT ball-bearing pivot and extra-deep pocket clip.