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Kershaw Launch 23 vs Spyderco Endura 4
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$143Cheapest
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
Button Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Lightweight yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use
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