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Kershaw Launch 15 vs Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Microtech LUDT S/E Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$224Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
BlackWash
Stonewash or Apocalyptic
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-Up Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Everyday CarryTacticalWater-resistant useHard use
Not best for
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retention, toughness, wear and corrosion resistanceSymmetrical stiletto-style handle with quality micarta inlaysSmooth automatic push-button openingDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryMade in the USA quality
Smooth deployment with 24 silica carbide bearingsExcellent edge retention due to proprietary M390MK steelDurable and lightweight 6061-T6 aluminum handleSecure tip-up pocket clipWater-resistant and rugged design suitable for hard use
Common complaints
Not suitable for shipping via USPS due to federal laws on automatic knivesDiscontinued status limits availabilityPossibly too niche for some everyday users due to automatic opening
None clearly stated in sources
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