Comparison Console
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% 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$99Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
130 mm (5.12 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
CPM-154
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash
Lock type
DuraLock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Automatic push button
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Smooth and fast automatic deploymentWell-balanced blade shape and good edge retentionComfortable anodized aluminum handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
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