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Benchmade Claymore OTF vs Kershaw Launch 22
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Claymore OTF stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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$300Most expensive
US$279.99Cheapest
Weight
84.2 g (2.97 oz)Lightest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
98.8 mm (3.89 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 steel
MagnaCut
Handle material
Grivory
Aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating on blade (Cerakote noted for related Claymore models)
Working Finish
Lock type
Slide safety lock
Button
Opening method
Dual-action out-the-front (OTF) automatic with push-button slide
Automatic (push-button)
Clip type
Stainless steel clip, tip-down carry
Tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryLaw enforcement and special forcesTasks requiring rapid blade deploymentCutting tough or fibrous materials
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers desiring automatic folding knife
Not best for
Heavy Prying & BushcraftDirty or Sandy Environments
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and reliable automatic mechanismSuperior edge retention and toughness of CPM-D2 steelVersatile dual-serrated dagger bladeLightweight and ergonomic handleSecure safety lock and clip for tactical carry
High-quality materials and craftsmanshipFast and reliable automatic deploymentCompact yet effective size for EDC
Common complaints
Limited corrosion resistance of CPM-D2 steel (despite coatings)
Unknown
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