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Benchmade Bailout vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Bailout stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$350Most expensive
US$260Cheapest
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
119.9 mm (4.72 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
10.5 mm (0.41 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Aluminum or Grivory
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Cerakote or Anodized Black
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useFirst respondersLightweight durable work knife
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Delicate or Fine Slicing TasksHeavy Prying and ChippingCorrosive Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention and toughness of CPM-M4 steelLightweight yet rugged and durableSmooth ambidextrous AXIS lock mechanismDeep carry clip for discreet carry
Excellent edge retention and toughness of MagnaCut steelSmooth and fast automatic openingLightweight and comfortable aluminum handle with premium finishesReversible deep-carry pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Clip can be tight for thick pockets3V steel (early version) is not fully stainless and requires maintenance
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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