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Kershaw Launch 22 vs WE Knife Vision R
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R 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.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Vision R stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$279.99Most expensive
US$275Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
89.9 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
201.9 mm (7.95 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
113.1 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM-20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V titanium
Finish
Working Finish
Silver bead blasted blade, tiger stripe flamed titanium handle
Lock type
Button
Superlock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Manual thumb hole with caged ceramic ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Tip-up, ambidextrous titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Everyday carryTactical cutting tasksGeneral cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Premium blade steel with excellent edge retention and corrosion resistanceInnovative Superlock lock mechanismSmooth deployment with thumb hole and caged ceramic ball bearingsLightweight and attractive tiger stripe flamed titanium handleFully ambidextrous design suitable for left and right hand use
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is approaching more expensive premium knives like the SebenzaSome users find the pocket clip divisive
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