Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs WE Knife StarHawk
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife StarHawk stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$288.3Most expensive
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
102.1 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
170.5 mm (6.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM 20CV (also available in Damasteel variant)
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Working Finish
Blade finish: Silver Bead Blasted (20CV variant), Black Stonewash (20V variant); Handle color/finish: Blue or Black titanium
Lock type
Button
Frame Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Tip-Up, reversible, L/R
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
EDCTactical useCollector
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Quality frame lock mechanismPremium blade steels optionsLightweight titanium handleSmooth flipper opening with ceramic bearings
Common complaints
Unknown
Model variants can be expensive (especially Damasteel version)Discontinued status can limit availability
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