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CIVIVI Starflare vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Starflare stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$230Most expensive
Weight
171.8 g (6.06 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.8 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
200.9 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
117.1 mm (4.61 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminium
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin, Blackwashed, Damascus options
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumbstud, Button opener
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Deep Carry Clip, reversible, tip up, right hand
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDC tasks: draw cuts, cutting rope, whittling, chopping food, fine tasks
Everyday carryTactical use
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
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
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