Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs Microtech UTX-85 D/E
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E 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.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech UTX-85 D/E stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$329Most expensive
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
M390MK
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum, Flag Aluminum
Finish
Working Finish
Apocalyptic, Black Partial Serrated, Red Aluminum, Tan Anodized
Lock type
Button
Double Action OTF
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Thumb Slide
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Reversible, Tip Down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Everyday carryCompact carryPrecision cuttingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Compact size fitting comfortably in handSmooth and reliable double-action OTF mechanismDurable M390MK steel blade with good edge retentionVersatile partially serrated or double-edged dagger bladesHigh-quality build and materialsIncludes functional glass breaker and reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online