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Benchmade Mini Adamas vs Kershaw Launch 15
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Adamas stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$215Cheapest
US$224Most expensive
Weight
130.4 g (4.60 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
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Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Carbon Fiber
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Stonewash
BlackWash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHard-use applicationsMilitaryLaw enforcementOutdoor professionalsEDCBackcountryBushcraft
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Lightweight/Minimalist EDCDeep-Pocket Concealment
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Strong and reliable constructionExcellent toughness and edge retention of CPM-MagnaCut steelComfortable ergonomics with good grip and jimpingDeep-carry reversible pocket clipGood balance between durability and elegance due to marbled carbon fiber handle
Premium CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retention, toughness, wear and corrosion resistanceSymmetrical stiletto-style handle with quality micarta inlaysSmooth automatic push-button openingDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryMade in the USA quality
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC knife at 130 gramsLong pocket clip may catch on objects
Not suitable for shipping via USPS due to federal laws on automatic knivesDiscontinued status limits availabilityPossibly too niche for some everyday users due to automatic opening
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