Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 5 vs Zero Tolerance 0770
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0770 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0770 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$120Cheapest
US$144Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
192 mm (7.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
Elmax
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Aluminium
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Assisted opener
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Deep carry, reversible, tip-up only
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseUsers Seeking An Automatic Deployment Knife
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Not best for
Users Requiring Guaranteed Blade Lock Every Time
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth And Fast Automatic DeploymentWell Balanced Blade Shape And Good Edge RetentionComfortable Anodized Aluminum Handle With Good GripReversible Pocket Clip For Left Or Right Carry
Excellent Build QualityAssisted Opening ActionReversible Deep Carry Clip
Common complaints
Occasional Failure To Fully Lock Blade Open Requiring Manual LockMay Not Be Legal For Ownership Or Carry In All Jurisdictions Due To Automatic Deployment
Unknown
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