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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Spyderco Ikuchi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ikuchi stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$256Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
82.8 mm (3.26 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
193.4 mm (7.61 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
110.5 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Carbon fiber / G-10 laminate with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Button lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Flipper
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 CarryPrecision detail work
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth, easy opening via flipperSecure Compression LockReversible wire clip for left or right tip-up carrySharp and precise blade suitable for detail work
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Unknown
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