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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs Zero Tolerance 0470
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0470 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$230Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
93.5 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
198.12 mm (7.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium and marbled carbon fiber
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Two-tone satin and stonewash blade finish
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Flipper with KVT ball bearing pivot
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Titanium pocket clip, reversible, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Work TasksPractical Pocketknife 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
High Wear Resistance And Corrosion Resistance Of Blade SteelSmooth Opening Action With Kvt Ball BearingsSophisticated Look Due To Marbled Carbon Fiber InsertPractical Size And Weight For Everyday Carry
Common complaints
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