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Kershaw Launch 16 vs Spyderco Dodo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Dodo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 70% 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$212.61Most expensive
US$195Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
82.1 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
52.3 mm (2.06 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
158.8 mm (6.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Natural G-10
Finish
Cerakote
Blade with satin or black DLC finish (varies by variant)
Lock type
Unknown
Patented Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Automatic
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible Wire Tension Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Everyday carryPrecision cuttingDetailed/fine cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
Outstanding edge retention and wear resistance of CPM M4 steelStrong and reliable Ball Bearing LockErgonomic handle with finger choilsCompact size with good utility
Common complaints
Unknown
Unconventional and unusual appearance may not appeal to allShort blade length under 2 inches
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