Over the last few years, one of Kershaw’s most enduring, fan-favorite designs has been its Bel-Air folder. As such, the brand has released several variations of the design, presumably to capitalize on its popularity — including an extra-large version.
However, virtually all of them pale in comparison to the latest version, the Kershaw Bel-Air Mint Chocolate Chip. And while this knife is clearly eye-catching, it’s packing far more than just good looks.
Mint condition
Clearly, this take on the Bel-Air has a very unique appearance. As the name suggests, it’s meant to mimic mint chocolate chip ice cream, evidenced by the bright green handle with its brown speckling.
However, those looks are hiding another, far more important feature. The knife’s blade and handle both feature a Cerakote finish.
For reference, Cerakote is a brand name for “thin-film protective ceramic coatings.” These coatings are renowned in the everyday carry and knifemaking worlds for adding abrasion resistance, corrosion protection and hardness to anything they’re applied to, including multi-tools.
