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CIVIVI Starflare vs Kershaw Launch 11
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$148Cheapest
US$196Most expensive
Weight
171.8 g (6.06 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
200.9 mm (7.91 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.1 mm (4.61 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminium
Aluminum
Finish
Satin, Blackwashed, Damascus options
Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumbstud, Button opener
Push button (automatic)
Clip type
Deep Carry Clip, reversible, tip up, right hand
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC tasks: draw cuts, cutting rope, whittling, chopping food, fine tasks
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Lightweight and ergonomic aluminium handleSharp wharncliffe Nitro-V bladeSmooth deployment with button lock and thumbstudDeep carry reversible pocket clipUnique space-age styling
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Common complaints
Unknown
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