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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs WE Knife Tighe Down
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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 143% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Tighe Down stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$560Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
170.3 g (6.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
101.6 mm (4.00 in)Longest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
231.9 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
130.3 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Böhler M390
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6AL4V Titanium with Carbon Fiber Inlay
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Hand Rubbed Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Flipper and Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium clip with Ceramic Ball Tip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Smooth, fast opening actionHigh-quality blade steel and handle materialsSolid integral handle constructionErgonomic designEye-catching Timascus pivot collar
Common complaints
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