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Benchmade Mini Presidio II 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 Presidio II 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 Presidio II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Presidio II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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
90.4 g (3.19 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
190 mm (7.48 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
CF-Elite (carbon fiber reinforced nylon polymer)
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Satin
BlackWash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless steel pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Medium duty camp/bushcraft tasksRobust folder for lightweight carry
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Heavy chopping or extreme survival tasks
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Lightweight yet durable handle materialSmooth and reliable Axis lockSharp, stout drop point blade with good edge retentionAmbidextrous opening and carry optionsSolid quality feel and balance
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
Ergonomics not as comfortable as some competitors (e.g. Mannix 2)
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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