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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Kershaw Scallion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$260Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Damascus
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Stainless Steel
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Unknown
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