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Kershaw Dividend vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$179.99Cheapest
US$260Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
9.3 mm (0.37 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Composite - CPM D2 & Bohler N690
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Bead-blasted finish on blade, olive anodized handle
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionDurable composite bladeLightweight and strong handleSmooth assisted openingVersatile pocket clip
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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