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Kershaw Launch 23 vs Spyderco Endela
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endela stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endela stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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.
Spyderco Endela 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$155.99Most expensive
US$138.25Cheapest
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
119 mm (4.69 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
K390 (MICROCLEAN)
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Satin
Lock type
Button Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Manual
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Ambidextrous 4-position pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryEDCGeneral outdoor useTacticalCamping
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping tasks
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Excellent edge retention due to K390 steelLightweight and well-balancedStrong and secure back lockErgonomic blue FRN handle with good gripVersatile clip carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Some models use different steels (VG-10, CPM SPY27) which may confuse buyersLimited availability at certain price pointsNot suitable for heavy-duty chopping
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