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Kershaw Launch 12 vs Zero Tolerance 0022
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 63% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0022 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 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$200Most expensive
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
50 g (1.76 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Longest
46 mm (1.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Stonewash finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Flipper with KVT ball bearing opening system
Clip type
Pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carry (EDC)Full range of cutting tasks around home and officeDeep concealmentGentleman's knife for formal environments
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty knife fighting
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
High quality buildGood grip with deep finger contoursExcellent blade steel with superior hardness and edge retentionSmooth and easy opening with KVT ball bearingsLightweight and compact for deep concealmentAttractive design with blue anodized pivot and tube spacers
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Small handle size may take getting used toInitial opening can cause hand nicks due to small handle
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