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Benchmade Auto Fact vs Kershaw Launch 22
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Auto Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$335Most expensive
US$279.99Cheapest
Weight
88.17 g (3.11 oz)Lightest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.9 mm (4.80 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)
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Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S90V
MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 Aluminum and Carbon Fiber
Aluminum
Finish
Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coated
Working Finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button
Opening method
Push-button automatic
Automatic (push-button)
Clip type
Deep-carry clip, reversible tip-up
Tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseEnthusiastsCollectors
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
High edge retention due to premium S90V steelDurable and lightweight handle materialsSleek design combining classic and modern influencesReliable AXIS lock mechanismSmooth push-button automatic opening
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Common complaints
Unknown
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