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CIVIVI Synergy4 vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CIVIVI Synergy4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$115Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
144 g (5.08 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
237 mm (9.33 in)Longest
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Nitro-V
CPM-154
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black Blade Finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Nested Liner Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Front Flipper
Automatic push button
Clip type
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingTactical UsePiercing tasks
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Excellent edge retention of Nitro V steelSecure and reliable nested liner lockComfortable and durable G10 handleSmooth deployment with front flipperVersatile tanto blade for piercing and utilityGood balance of quality and price
Smooth and fast automatic deploymentWell-balanced blade shape and good edge retentionComfortable anodized aluminum handle with good gripReversible pocket clip for left or right carry
Common complaints
Liner lock may be stiff and require practice to operate
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
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