Comparison Console
Kershaw Dividend vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend 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$179.99Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
9.3 mm (0.37 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Composite - CPM D2 & Bohler N690
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Bead-blasted finish on blade, olive anodized handle
Working finish (blade), black anodized (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)
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent Edge RetentionDurable Composite BladeLightweight And Strong HandleSmooth Assisted OpeningVersatile Pocket Clip
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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