Comparison Console
Benchmade PSK vs Kershaw Launch Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch Iridium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade PSK stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$400Most expensive
US$230Cheapest
Weight
150.95 g (5.32 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)
88 mm (3.46 in)
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
116 mm (4.57 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 or Carbon Fiber with G-10 bolsters
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Cerakote coating
Working finish (blade), black anodized (handle)
Lock type
AXIS Assist
Button lock
Opening method
Spring-assisted opening with thumb-studs
Automatic push-button deployment
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip, tip-up, left or right hand
Reversible deep-carry clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarrySurvivalBushcraftOutdoor UseCamping
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Heavy chopping or log-splittingVery small-hand use
Unknown
Common praise
Strong, corrosion-resistant MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retentionRobust AXIS Assist locking mechanism with spring-assisted openingFull steel liners and G-10 or carbon fiber handle scales provide strength and gripIncludes ferro rod striking choil for fire startingLifetime warranty and LifeSharp maintenance service
Quick blade deploymentHigh quality CPM MagnaCut steel offers edge retention and corrosion resistanceLightweight and compact with 3.1 oz weight and 4.55 inch closed lengthReversible deep-carry pocket clip suitable for right or left hand carry
Common complaints
Two-hand closure may be inconvenient for some usersBlade thickness and assisted mechanism may not excel in hard-use tasks like log-splittingSize and weight may be too large for small hands
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