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Benchmade Emissary vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Emissary stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Emissary 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$235Cheapest
US$260Most expensive
Weight
62.5 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
175.3 mm (6.90 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
99.1 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
CNC machined aluminum alloy
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Satin
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual thumb studs, assisted opening
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAmbidextrous useEasy one-handed opening
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM S30V steelLightweight and slim profileReliable AXIS lock mechanismAmbidextrous design
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
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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