Comparison Console
Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Launch 23
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Boost stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$140.25Cheapest
US$155.99Most expensive
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V
CPM 154
Handle material
Grivory with Versaflex overmold
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Button Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Automatic (push button)
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Hard UseEveryday CarryTough And Wet ConditionsTradespeopleFirst Responders
Everyday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Traction Versaflex Handle Provides Secure Grip Even When Wet Or GlovedStrong CPM 3v Blade With Durable Grind For Tough TasksReliable And Ambidextrous Axis Assist Lock MechanismSolid Build Quality And Ergonomic Design Suited For Heavy Use
Robust And Ergonomic GripInstant Blade DeploymentTwo Tone Blade Finish Is Visually StrikingReliable LockupMade In USA
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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