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Benchmade Contego vs Kershaw Launch 16
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Contego 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$245Most expensive
US$212.61Cheapest
Weight
167.83 g (5.92 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
101.1 mm (3.98 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
235.7 mm (9.28 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
134.6 mm (5.30 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM M4
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Cerakote finish (corrosion resistance), Satin finish (some versions)
Cerakote
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical SituationsSelf DefenseDurable Daily Carry
Tactical UsePenetrating CutsCutting RopeWork
Not best for
Very Discreet Daily Use Due To Size And Weight
Unknown
Common praise
Strong And Durable BladeSmooth And Solid Axis LockAmbidextrous UsageGood Grip With Textured G10 HandleFast And Easy Opening
Strong And Durable Blade With Excellent Hardness And ToughnessSecure Grip Due To Trac Tec Inserts, Oversized Cutouts, And Finger WedgeReliable Automatic Deployment
Common complaints
Relatively Large And Heavy For Pocket CarrySome Find The Handle Gimping ExcessiveThumb Studs Can Be StiffNot The Most Discreet Knife Due To Size And Weight
Unknown
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