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Kershaw Launch Iridium vs Zero Tolerance 0545
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% 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 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0545 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$280Most expensive
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium frame with carbon fiber show scale
Finish
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Titanium framelock
Opening method
Automatic push-button deployment
Flipper with KVT ball-bearing pivot
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible mini deep-carry clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryLightweight daily tasksEDCProfessional 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 and slim profileHigh-quality materials and buildSmooth action with ball bearing pivotStrong lockup and centeringDurable MagnaCut steel blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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