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CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum vs Kershaw Launch 12
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 423% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$75.9Cheapest
US$179.99Most expensive
Weight
95.8 g (3.38 oz)Heaviest
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.1 mm (8.00 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Finish
Black stonewashed
Stonewash finish
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Button Lock
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUtility tasksCamping
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable button lock mechanismBalanced design with comfortable gripSharp and durable 14C28N blade steelLightweight and easy to carry
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Common complaints
Potential legal restrictions regarding 'gravity knife' designation in some jurisdictions
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
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