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Kershaw Launch 15 vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 70% 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$224Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM M4
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Natural G-10
Finish
BlackWash
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Button lock
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
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
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
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
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches
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