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Benchmade 960 vs Kershaw Launch 20
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade 960 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 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, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade 960 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$200Cheapest
US$260Most expensive
Weight
64.1 g (2.26 oz)Lightest
65.2 g (2.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.25 mm (3.12 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.9 mm (7.28 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.7 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
Red anodized aluminum with black G10 inlay
Aluminum with marbled carbon fiber inserts
Finish
Red anodized aluminum handles, polished stainless steel clip, anodized blue titanium back spacer
Two-tone blade finish with stonewashed flats and satin grinds; clear anodized finish on handle
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb stud, flick of the wrist
Automatic push button deployment
Clip type
Reversible stainless steel tip-up
Deep-carry reversible, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Every Day Carry)Collectors
Everyday carryAutomatic knife enthusiastsCollectors
Not best for
Heavy hard use due to slick handles, lack of jimping
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable Axis lock mechanismAttractive red anodized aluminum handle with black G10 inlayLightweight at about 2.26 ozGood quality D2 tool steel blade
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
Handle can be slick and lacks texture for gripBlade sharpening is more challenging due to D2 steel
Price is relatively high compared to some other EDC knivesAutomatic deployment not legal in all jurisdictions
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