Comparison Console
CIVIVI Altus vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 316% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Altus stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$55.25Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
95.6 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.5 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
180.8 mm (7.12 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
105.3 mm (4.15 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumbstud
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Deep Carry, Reversible, Tip Up
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral EDC tasksSmall cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Survival tasksTactical usesHeavy power cutting
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth opening actionAffordable priceSolid build qualityComfortable ergonomic handle
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Not intended for heavy or tactical useHandle finish may be plain for some users
Unknown
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