Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs WE Knife Swordfin
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% 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 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$294Most expensive
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Aluminum
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
Working Finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Button
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Desiring Automatic Folding Knife
EDCTactical Knives
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality Materials And CraftsmanshipFast And Reliable Automatic DeploymentCompact Yet Effective Size For EDC
High Quality CPM 20cv Blade Steel.Lightweight And Well Balanced At 97.1 Grams.Durable Shredded Carbon Fiber Handle With Titanium Liners.Smooth Liner Lock With Reliable Locking Mechanism.Ergonomic Front Flipper And Thumb Stud Opening Methods.
Common complaints
Unknown
Premium Price Point Compared To Average EDC Knives.
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