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Kershaw Launch 22 vs Spyderco Sliverax
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Spyderco Sliverax stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$270Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
88.4 mm (3.48 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.51 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S30V
Handle material
Aluminum
Carbon Fiber, G-10
Finish
Working Finish
Satin
Lock type
Button
Compression Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Flipper, Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Wire pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Slim profile and lightweight designExcellent ergonomics and comfortable handleStrong and easy to operate compression lockVersatile one-handed opening with flipper and thumb holeGood edge retention and cutting leverage
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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