Comparison Console
Kershaw Dividend 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 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 348% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 94% 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$179.99
US$179.99
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
9.3 mm (0.37 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Composite - CPM D2 & Bohler N690
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Finish
Bead-blasted finish on blade, olive anodized handle
Stonewash finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Automatic push-button
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionDurable composite bladeLightweight and strong handleSmooth assisted openingVersatile pocket clip
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Common complaints
Unknown
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
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