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Benchmade Taggedout vs Kershaw Launch 12
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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$175Cheapest
US$179.99Most expensive
Weight
59.4 g (2.10 oz)Heaviest
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Overall length
206.5 mm (8.13 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.29 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 Stainless Steel (model 15535), CPM S45VN Stainless Steel (model 15536)
CPM-154 stainless steel
Handle material
Grivory (model 15535), G10 (model 15536)
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Finish
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Stonewash finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Ultralight huntingEDC (everyday carry)Detailed cutting tasksField dressing game
EDCTactical useMilitary and security personnelEnthusiasts of tactical gear
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very lightweight and easy to carryGood edge retention and sharpnessEffective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasksAmbidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clipDurable handle materials
Quick and precise automatic openingCompact and durable designGood grip with carbon fiber inlay
Common complaints
Unknown
Not widely carry-legal due to automatic mechanism
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