Comparison Console
Benchmade Arcane vs Kershaw Launch 15
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 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 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Arcane stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 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$270Most expensive
US$224Cheapest
Weight
81.65 g (2.88 oz)Lightest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196.1 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
114.8 mm (4.52 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
7075-T6 Aluminum
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Satin
BlackWash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Assisted-opening, flipper
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Deep-Carry, reversible tip-up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban UseTactical
Everyday CarryCutting Tasks Requiring Edge Retention And Corrosion ResistanceUsers Wanting An Automatic Knife
Not best for
Heavy Use Cutting TasksBeginners In Sharpening
Users Restricted By Laws On Automatic KnivesUsers Preferring Fixed Blade Or Manual Knives
Common praise
Durable Blade For Daily UseEasy One Handed Opening With FlipperComfortable For Both HandsSecure Axis LockSleek And Lightweight Design
Premium CPM Magnacut Steel Blade With Excellent Edge Retention, Toughness, Wear And Corrosion ResistanceSymmetrical Stiletto Style Handle With Quality Micarta InlaysSmooth Automatic Push Button OpeningDeep Carry Reversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous CarryMade In The USA Quality
Common complaints
Blade Can Be Hard To Sharpen For BeginnersHandle May Feel Cold In WinterPocket Clip Might Be Too TightBlade Can Chip Under Heavy Use
Not Suitable For Shipping Via Usps Due To Federal Laws On Automatic KnivesDiscontinued Status Limits AvailabilityPossibly Too Niche For Some Everyday Users Due To Automatic Opening
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