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Benchmade Flyway 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Flyway stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 33% 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$200Most expensive
US$196Cheapest
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)
59.5 g (2.10 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
68.6 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Longest
Overall length
176.8 mm (6.96 in)Longest
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
96.52 mm (3.80 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Orange G10
Aluminum
Finish
Satin or stonewash finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock
Opening method
Unknown
Push button (automatic)
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Upland game and waterfowl huntingPrecision cutting tasks like breasting, skinning, and detail cutsOutdoor useSmall game processing
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Pocket carry (not folding)Light or casual everyday useBudget buyers seeking low priceSmall or lightweight knife users
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retention due to CPM-154 steelCompact size ideal for precise tasksHigh visibility orange handle and sheathErgonomic handle with secure gripLightweight fixed blade with full tang constructionDurable Boltaron sheath suitable for pack or chest rig carry
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Common complaints
Higher price point compared to basic knivesLimited color options (typically orange only)May be heavier than some other hunting knivesNot convenient for pocket carry due to fixed blade design
Unknown
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