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CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum 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 14% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 195% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Button Lock Elementum stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$75.9Cheapest
US$224Most expensive
Weight
95.8 g (3.38 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.1 mm (3.47 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203.1 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Black stonewashed
BlackWash
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Button Lock
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Tip-Up, L/R
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUtility tasksCamping
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Common praise
Smooth and reliable button lock mechanismBalanced design with comfortable gripSharp and durable 14C28N blade steelLightweight and easy to carry
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
Potential legal restrictions regarding 'gravity knife' designation in some jurisdictions
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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