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Kershaw Launch 22 vs Microtech LUDT Gen III

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Microtech LUDT Gen III stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Kershaw Launch 22 — Closed length: 116 mm (4.57 in)Kershaw Launch 22 — Weight: 88.45 g (3.12 oz)Kershaw Launch 22 — Retail price: US$279.99Kershaw Launch 22 — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Kershaw Launch 22 — Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Closed length: 115 mm (4.53 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Weight: 102.64 g (3.62 oz)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Retail price: US$286Microtech LUDT Gen III — Blade length: 88 mm (3.46 in)Microtech LUDT Gen III — Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 in)Closed lengthWeightRetail priceBlade lengthOverall length
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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