Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% 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$279.99Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)
88 mm (3.46 in)
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)
203 mm (7.99 in)
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)
116 mm (4.57 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Working Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
Button
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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