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Benchmade Mini Griptilian vs Kershaw Launch 23
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Mini Griptilian 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 Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$150Cheapest
US$155.99Most expensive
Weight
79.7 g (2.81 oz)Lightest
93 g (3.28 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Longest
Overall length
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Longest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM 154
Handle material
Nylon
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Automatic (push button)
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsOffice EnvironmentsGeneral Cutting Tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)
Not best for
Heavy-Duty Outdoor Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Durable and sharp CPM S30V steelSmooth and reliable AXIS lock mechanismCompact and lightweight design suitable for discreet carryAmbidextrous design with reversible clipLifetime warranty and sharpening service by Benchmade
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
Common complaints
Smaller handle can feel cramped for larger handsAction not very snappy for one-handed opening
Unknown
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