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Kershaw Launch 11 vs WE Knife Upshot
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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Upshot stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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.
WE Knife Upshot 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$247Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
99 g (3.49 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
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
113 mm (4.45 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Blackwashed (2102B), Polished Bead Blast (2102A variant)
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryGentleman's knifeCollectors limited edition
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
High build quality and materialsSmooth flipper actionExcellent edge retention due to CPM 20CV steelAttractive design and finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy for size (~99g)Right-handed tip-up clip limits ambidexterity
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