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Kershaw Launch 16 vs Zero Tolerance 0357BW
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0357BW 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0357BW stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade 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$212.61Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM S45VN
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Black G10
Finish
Cerakote
BlackWash
Lock type
Unknown
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-carry (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Everyday carryOutdoor useWork tasks
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
Excellent edge retention with CPM S45VN steelStrong assisted opening mechanismComfortable G10 handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carryDurable blackwash finish that hides scratches
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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