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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Microtech Hera II Mini
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Hera II Mini stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$260Cheapest
US$314Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)
76 mm (2.99 in)
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.24 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Various including Apocalyptic and Black
Lock type
Button lock
Slide
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Out-the-front (OTF) automatic, double-action
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Titanium pocket clip with roller ball
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryTactical useCombat readinessCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife preference
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
Smooth, reliable dual-action deployment via proprietary Dual Fuel DrivetrainLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCPrecision craftsmanship with quality materialsErgonomic design with improved pocket clip and glass breaker
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Some users report occasional issues with blade retraction on certain modelsOverall length may exceed 6 inches, potentially not compliant with some regulations
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