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Kershaw Launch 12 vs Zero Tolerance 0235
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 64% 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 0235 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 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0235 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
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 or Black G-10
Finish
Stonewash finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Nail nick
Clip type
Pocket clip
Extra-deep-carry pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeCollectors looking for premium slipjoint
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks requiring locking bladeTactical use requiring locking mechanism
Common praise
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
High-quality materials and buildExceptional edge retention with CPM 20CV steelLightweight and balanced designDeep carry pocket clip for discreet carryStonewashed finish hides wear well
Common complaints
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
Slipjoint mechanism may not suit users preferring a lockPrice is considered high by some buyers
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