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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$110Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
CPM-154
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic push button
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Smooth and fast automatic deploymentWell-balanced blade shape and good edge retentionComfortable anodized aluminum handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
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