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Kershaw Launch 11 vs Spyderco Salt 2

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, 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.

Kershaw Launch 11 — Blade length: 69.85 mm (2.75 in)Kershaw Launch 11 — Overall length: 171.45 mm (6.75 in)Kershaw Launch 11 — Weight: 59.5 g (2.10 oz)Kershaw Launch 11 — Retail price: US$196Spyderco Salt 2 — Blade length: 76.2 mm (3.00 in)Spyderco Salt 2 — Overall length: 182.88 mm (7.20 in)Spyderco Salt 2 — Weight: 54 g (1.90 oz)Spyderco Salt 2 — Retail price: US$154Blade lengthOverall lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$196Most expensive
US$154Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
LC200N
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Stonewash
Unknown
Lock type
Button lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available

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