Kershaw is made in Oregon, I've never seen one of their knives that say China on the blade. Has me a little concerned that these are not Kershaw authentic? Maybe they have a cheaper line?
FirenegnQuite a few of Kershaw's knives are made outside of the U.S. Of the four I own, only one was made in the U.S. They're all great knives. I would guess you're correct in your last statement, it's the cheaper ones that are made overseas. I made a short video of this particular knife not too long ago: https://instagram.com/p/3hx1wHydxl/