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CRKT Bona Fide vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$99Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
CPM-154
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Manual flipper
Automatic push button
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
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
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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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