Comparison Console
Benchmade Altitude vs Kershaw Launch 11
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Altitude stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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$235Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
96.52 mm (3.80 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
DLC coating (in one variant) and orange coating (in other variant)
Stonewash
Lock type
Fixed blade
Button lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push button (automatic)
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingEveryday carryClimbing
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Extremely light weight (~47g)Excellent edge retention and cutting performanceComfortable and secure grip with carbon fiber handleBlade shape and size ideal for precise cutting and field dressingSharpness lasts through extended use
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Common complaints
High retail priceBlade is difficult to resharpen manually
Unknown
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