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Benchmade CLA vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$260Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Longest
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Deep Carry
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
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
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
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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