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Benchmade Fact vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Fact stands out as the longest option for overall 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$230
US$230
Weight
91.85 g (3.24 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.3 mm (3.95 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
221.5 mm (8.72 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.2 mm (4.77 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.794 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Deep-Carry Tip-Up
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and well balancedDurable CPM S30V steel bladeAmbidextrous use with reversible clip and thumb studs
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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