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Benchmade Mini Dejavoo vs Kershaw Launch 15
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Dejavoo 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 8% 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$225Most expensive
US$224Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
82.55 mm (3.25 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
196.85 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.175 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S30V stainless steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Black G10 scales with stainless steel and titanium liners and black FRN backspacer
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Satin finished drop point blade with false top edge
BlackWash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb hole manual opening
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Tip down black stainless steel clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCWeekend carryGeneral utility
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Heavy-duty stabbingExtreme prying or concrete/sturdy material penetration
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Well-made and sturdy constructionExcellent blade steel (S30V) with good edge retentionSecure and smooth liner lockErgonomic G10 handle with good gripLightweight and handy size for EDC
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
Some find S30V steel difficult to sharpenPreference for Axis lock over liner lock by some users
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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