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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Spyderco Chaparral
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chaparral stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$286Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
162 mm (6.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
1.9 mm (0.07 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CTS-XHP stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Birdseye Maple or FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Satin
Lock type
Button lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Thumb hole (Round Hole)
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Reversible deep pocket wire clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)Gentleman's knifeLightweight slicingOffice use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty workHard use cutting tasks
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
Lightweight and slim designExcellent ergonomics with good grip texture and finger choilHigh quality CTS XHP steel blade with great edge retention and corrosion resistanceSolid back lock mechanism with satisfying lock upAmbidextrous one-handed opening via large round holeReversible deep pocket clip for tip-up carry
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Lock bar may be stiff to disengage on some models
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