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Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Small Inkosi Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$425Most expensive
US$260Cheapest
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
167 mm (6.57 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Stonewash blade finish, glass blasted titanium handle
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
Frame Lock with Ceramic Ball Interface
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Offset titanium pocket clip mounted at the butt end
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium blade steel CPM MagnaCutRobust and smooth frame lock with ceramic ball interfaceHigh-quality titanium handle with glass blasted finishErgonomic design and precise manufacturingMade in the USA
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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