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Kershaw Launch 15 vs WE Knife Tighe Down
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$224Cheapest
US$560Most expensive
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
4 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
BlackWash
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCutting Tasks Requiring Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceUsers Wanting An Automatic Knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical 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, Fast Opening ActionHigh Quality Blade Steel And Handle MaterialsSolid Integral Handle ConstructionErgonomic DesignEye Catching Timascus Pivot Collar
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
Unknown
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