Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 12 vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 256% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$179.99Cheapest
US$260Most expensive
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Stonewash finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Pocket clip
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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