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Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Benchmade Mini Claymore 9570BK 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$230Cheapest
US$260Most expensive
Weight
72.57 g (2.56 oz)Heaviest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
182.4 mm (7.18 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
106.2 mm (4.18 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Grivory
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Black coated blade
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Automatic (Push-Button)
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up clip
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCHeavy use
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Good edge retention and toughnessCompact and durable designAmbidextrous operation with reversible clipSecure grip with textured handleMade in USA with premium build quality
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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