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Kershaw Launch 23 vs Microtech LUDT Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$155.99Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
116 mm (4.57 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Lock type
Button Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife users
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
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