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Benchmade CLA vs Kershaw Launch 12
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 438% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 35% 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$400Most expensive
US$179.99Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash finish
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Deep Carry
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
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