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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs Zero Tolerance 0450CF
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0450CF stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$236Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
69 g (2.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM S35VN Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Carbon fiber and titanium
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Black DLC coated blade, black coated titanium handle
Lock type
Button lock
Frame lock with stainless steel lock bar insert
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryUtility tasksTactical use
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
Lightweight yet strong and durableSmooth and fast blade deployment with KVT ball bearing systemSecure and reliable frame lockAttractive black and green anodized color schemeComfortable handle with carbon fiber and titanium
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively pricey compared to some competitors (as noted by some users)
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