Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 12 vs Kershaw Scallion
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 76% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 318% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 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$179.99Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
Damascus
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewash finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Pocket clip
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Unknown
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