Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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.
Damascus steel (modern layered steel) for Damascus edition; 14C28N steel for OD Green edition
CPM 154
Handle material
G10 (both editions)
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Black stonewash (OD Green edition); pattern typical of Damascus steel (Damascus edition)
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Rear flipper, ambidextrous thumb studs, button lock (for retraction)
Automatic (push button)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣EDC▣General cutting tasks▣Outdoor and indoor practical use
▣Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Durable construction✓Smooth and consistent deployment✓Ergonomic G10 handle with good grip✓Reliable button lock✓Good balance of size and utility✓Affordable price✓Attractive design and handle texture✓Multiple deployment methods including rear flipper and thumb studs
✓Robust and ergonomic grip✓Instant blade deployment✓Two-tone blade finish is visually striking✓Reliable lockup✓Made in USA