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CIVIVI Biophase vs Kershaw Launch 23
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Biophase stands out as the longest option for overall 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$79.9Cheapest
US$155.99Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.5 mm (3.48 in)Longest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
118.5 mm (4.67 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V stainless steel
CPM 154
Handle material
Aluminum and coarse burgundy G-10 (standard version); Aluminum & carbon fiber overlay on black G-10 (Damascus version)
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Dual satin and black stonewash (standard version); Black stonewashed, satin flat (manufacturer)
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Automatic (push button)
Clip type
Ambidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCLightweightCompactOutdoor usePrecision cutting tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
LightweightSmooth operation due to caged ceramic ball bearing pivotDurable corrosion-resistant Nitro-V bladeAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clipErgonomic and secure handle grip
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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