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Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I vs Kershaw Launch 22
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Chris Reeve Knives Tanto I stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$575Most expensive
US$279.99Cheapest
Weight
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.95 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
177.29 mm (6.98 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
101.09 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
MagnaCut
Handle material
Titanium with Box Elder Inlay
Aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Working Finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Button
Opening method
Titanium thumb stud
Automatic (push-button)
Clip type
Right hand tip up
Tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Precision cuttingDurable pocket knife
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksOutdoor fixed blade applications
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanship and materialsVery smooth action and reliable frame lockStrong and durable tanto bladeComfortable titanium handle with decorative inlay
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Common complaints
Relatively high price pointClip limited to right hand tip up carry
Unknown
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