Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 20 vs Zero Tolerance 0460
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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 0460 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0460 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$245Cheapest
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)
65.2 g (2.30 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Bronze carbon fiber composite front, titanium back
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Stonewashed flats and satin grinds on blade
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
KVT ball-bearing manual flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Single-position, right and left reversible, black Teflon-coated pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryAutomatic Knife EnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hard Use Pocket FolderOutdoor EnthusiastsContractorsFirst RespondersCarpentersLaw Enforcement
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
Ergonomic And Visually Striking DesignLightweight Yet Tough And DurableSharp And Holds Edge WellSecure LockupRight And Left Reversible Clip
Common complaints
Price Is Relatively High Compared To Some Other EDC KnivesAutomatic Deployment Not Legal In All Jurisdictions
Handle Size May Be Small For Some UsersPressure On Lockbar Can Make Flipper Opening Difficult Especially For Left Handed Users
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