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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs WE Knife Mini Malice
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 165% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Mini Malice stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$609Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
96.3 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
75.7 mm (2.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
176 mm (6.93 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Damasteel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Black anodized
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-up, right carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
EDCDaily cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
High-end performance in an ultra-compact designExceptional toughness and corrosion resistance of Damasteel bladeSmooth and quick blade deployment with caged ceramic ball bearing pivotStrong yet lightweight construction with 6AL4V titanium handleSecure and easy one-handed operation due to button lock mechanism
Common complaints
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