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Kershaw Launch 12 vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
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 88% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 752% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$434Most expensive
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
214 mm (8.43 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
125 mm (4.92 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Black textured G-10
Finish
Stonewash finish
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Pocket clip
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Unknown
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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