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Kershaw Launch 23 vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
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. Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% 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 Matriarch 2 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$182Most expensive
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
126 mm (4.96 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
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
Button Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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