Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Zero Tolerance 0044 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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.
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Bead-blasted blade, bead-blasted titanium handle, two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Manual opening with flipper and KVT ball bearing pivot system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Reversible deep-carry tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry (EDC)
▣Everyday Carry▣Gentleman’s carry▣Users valuing edge retention and corrosion resistance
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Robust and ergonomic grip✓Instant blade deployment✓Two-tone blade finish is visually striking✓Reliable lockup✓Made in USA
✓Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance✓Smooth and fast manual opening with flipper✓Durable and lightweight titanium handle✓Reversible deep-carry pocket clip for left or right hand use✓Elegant, minimalist design with fine craftsmanship