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Benchmade Emissary vs Kershaw Launch 11
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$235Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Heaviest
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Longest
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 20CV
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Push button (automatic)
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Common complaints
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