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Kershaw Launch 11 vs Zero Tolerance 0230
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0230 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$255Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Longest
157 mm (6.18 in)Shortest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
Button lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
Manual washers, nail nick
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
No clip or reversible extra-deep-carry pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryWork useAreas with restrictive knife lawsNon-locking knife enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty lock-requiring tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Exceptional hardness and wear resistance of CPM 20CV blade steelLightweight carbon fiber handleDouble detent system for safe carrying and controlled open/closeStonewashed finish helps hide scratchesBlue anodized aluminum backspacer with integrated lanyard hole
Common complaints
Unknown
Older models lacked pocket clip
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