Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs Kershaw Link
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Link stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Link stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 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$279.99Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
133.52 g (4.71 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
193.04 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.7 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut stainless steel (current models) / Damascus (limited edition)
Handle material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Working Finish
Stonewashed blade finish
Lock type
Button
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Desiring Automatic Folding Knife
Heavy Duty Cutting TasksOutdoor UseExtended UseEDC Requiring Strong Blade
Not best for
Unknown
Light Everyday Cutting TasksUsers Preferring Lightweight Pocket Knives
Common praise
High Quality Materials And CraftsmanshipFast And Reliable Automatic DeploymentCompact Yet Effective Size For EDC
Excellent Blade Quality With Superior Edge RetentionSolid All Metal ConstructionComfortable Grip And ErgonomicsAssisted Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Tip Up Pocket Clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavy And Bulky Compared To Average Pocket KnivesAssisted Opening Requires Some ForceClosing One Handed Can Be Challenging
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