Comparison Console
Benchmade CLA vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% 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 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade CLA stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$120Cheapest
Weight
98.44 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86.36 mm (3.40 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
199.39 mm (7.85 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
113.03 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM-154
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
DLC Battlewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Deep Carry
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useWorkhorse EDC
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Excellent balance between size and weightHigh-quality MagnaCut steel bladeDurable G10 handle scalesReliable automatic push-button opening mechanism
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
Button lock can be initially stickyLack of blade lock indicator
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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