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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Zero Tolerance 0044
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% 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.
Zero Tolerance 0044 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0044 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$340Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
81.28 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
191.77 mm (7.55 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
110.49 mm (4.35 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S45VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Titanium
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday CarryGentleman’s carryUsers valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
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
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistanceSmooth and fast manual opening with flipperDurable and lightweight titanium handleReversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand useElegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Unknown
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