Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 12 vs WE Knife Angst
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 67% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 201% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$185Most expensive
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
55 g (1.94 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.6 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM S35VN
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carryEDC backupTactical uses
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Quality CPM S35VN steelSmooth ceramic ball bearing pivotGood build quality
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
None explicitly mentioned
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