Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs Microtech LUDT Gen III
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, 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$279.99Cheapest
US$286Most expensive
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
102.64 g (3.62 oz)Heaviest
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)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
Bohler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum or 6061-T6 aluminum or Titanium (varying by variant)
Finish
Working Finish
Black, Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic Stonewash, Apocalyptic Titanium Slab Finish (varying by variant)
Lock type
Button
Button Lock (Plunge Lock variant in one model)
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Push Button Automatic
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Stainless Steel Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Desiring Automatic Folding Knife
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseProfessional Mission Critical Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality Materials And CraftsmanshipFast And Reliable Automatic DeploymentCompact Yet Effective Size For EDC
Lightning Fast DeploymentHigh Quality Bohler M390 Steel BladeErgonomic Design And Secure GripRobust Build With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Or Titanium HandleSmooth Action Due To 24 Silica Carbide BearingsRefined Aesthetic And Functional Details
Common complaints
Unknown
Price Point Is Relatively HighRight Handed Tip Up Pocket Clip OnlyMay Be Too Specialized For Casual Users
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