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Benchmade AFCK vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade AFCK stands out as the longest option for overall 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$120
US$120
Weight
119.7 g (4.22 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
235 mm (9.25 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
M2 tool steel
CPM-154
Handle material
G-10 handle scales with stainless steel liner
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black finish on blade, stonewashed pivot screws
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Automatic push button
Clip type
Steel pocket clip (tip down)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utilitySelf defenseCollectors
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Left hand users (clip and lock are right hand oriented)
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Very sharp blade edgeComfortable, ergonomic handleReliable liner lockDurable constructionGood for utility and self defense
Smooth and fast automatic deploymentWell-balanced blade shape and good edge retentionComfortable anodized aluminum handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Handle flex with G-10 scales (addressed in later models or by replacing scales with aluminum)Heavier compared to some other folding knivesRight hand only clip and lock
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
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