Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 12 vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
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 79% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 381% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$230Most expensive
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Unknown
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