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Kershaw Launch 11 vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$196Cheapest
US$230Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
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
Unknown
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