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Kershaw Launch 20 vs WE Knife Peer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Peer stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$265Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
72.2 g (2.55 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
87.9 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
201.7 mm (7.94 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
113.8 mm (4.48 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
6AL4V Titanium with Shredded Carbon Fiber Overlay
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Front Flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryEDCGentleman's knifeCollector knife
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
High-quality blade steelSmooth flipping mechanismDurable and lightweight titanium handleGood blade hardness and edge retention
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Discontinued and harder to findRelatively high price
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