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Kershaw Launch 23 vs Spyderco Stretch 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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% 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.
Spyderco Stretch 2 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$168.75Most expensive
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 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
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
120 mm (4.72 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Tumbled
Lock type
Button Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
EDCHikingCampingHunting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
Some reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users
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