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Kershaw Launch 20 vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 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.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF 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$236Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
69 g (2.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
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 yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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