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CIVIVI Qubit vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 192% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Qubit 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 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$78.7Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
80 g (2.82 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
182.6 mm (7.19 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
106.9 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black Stonewashed
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Unknown
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Tip-Up, Left/Right
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC KnivesLightweight and durable useAffordable and reliable folding knife
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet durable aluminum handleReliable button lock with spring tensionAffordable price point under $100Smooth opening due to ceramic bearingsGood balance of blade steel quality (14C28N) and price
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
Blade length could be longer
Unknown
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