Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 20 vs Zero Tolerance 0545
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% 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 0545 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$280Most expensive
Weight
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Titanium frame with carbon fiber show scale
Finish
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium framelock
Opening method
Automatic push button deployment
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing pivot
Clip type
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Reversible mini deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carryLightweight daily tasksEDCProfessional 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 and slim profileHigh-quality materials and buildSmooth action with ball bearing pivotStrong lockup and centeringDurable MagnaCut steel blade
Common complaints
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
Unknown
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