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Benchmade CLA vs Kershaw Launch 15
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$224Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
DLC Battlewash
BlackWash
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
Premium CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retention, toughness, wear and corrosion resistanceSymmetrical stiletto-style handle with quality micarta inlaysSmooth automatic push-button openingDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryMade in the USA quality
Common complaints
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Not suitable for shipping via USPS due to federal laws on automatic knivesDiscontinued status limits availabilityPossibly too niche for some everyday users due to automatic opening
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