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Kershaw Launch 15 vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$171Cheapest
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
FRN
Finish
BlackWash
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
Button lock
Lockback
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
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
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks
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