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Benchmade Boost vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Boost stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$140.25Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
127.3 g (4.49 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.1 mm (3.43 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
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
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black non-reflective
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock (AXIS Assist)
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Dual thumb stud, assisted opening
Automatic push button
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Hard-useEveryday carryTough and wet conditionsTradespeopleFirst responders
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
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
Smooth and fast automatic deploymentWell-balanced blade shape and good edge retentionComfortable anodized aluminum handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
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