Comparison Console
Kershaw Knockout vs Kershaw Launch 23
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$125Cheapest
US$155.99Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM 154
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Button Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Automatic (push button)
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Common complaints
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
Unknown
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