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Kershaw Launch 11 vs Zero Tolerance 0460
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$245Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Hard-use pocket folderOutdoor enthusiastsContractorsFirst respondersCarpentersLaw enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Ergonomic and visually striking designLightweight yet tough and durableSharp and holds edge wellSecure lockupRight and left reversible clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle size may be small for some usersPressure on lockbar can make flipper opening difficult especially for left-handed users
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