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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs Microtech LUDT Tanto
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech LUDT Tanto stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 13% 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$230Cheapest
US$325Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
98 g (3.46 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)
203 mm (7.99 in)
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)
116 mm (4.57 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Böhler M390MK Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 Aluminum with 3M Traction Tape Inserts
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Black coating or DLC coating (varies by version)
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Push button automatic (out-the-side)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-Up, right carry stainless steel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Tactical useEveryday Carry (EDC)MilitaryHuntingStealth applications
Not best for
Unknown
Non-automatic knife users
Common praise
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Robust and reliable automatic deploymentSuperior edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelLightweight yet strong aluminum handle with ergonomic designSmooth and fast action with silica carbide bearing systemQuality craftsmanship and modern upgrades
Common complaints
Unknown
Limited to right-hand carry with tip-up clipPush-button automatic may be restricted or prohibited in some jurisdictionsSome users prefer non-automatic or manual knives for safety or legal reasons
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