Comparison Console
CRKT Provoke 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 13% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$99.99Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5.08 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
CPM-154
Handle material
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Lever lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Kinematic thumb push opening
Automatic push button
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip flush with handle
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCampingOutdoor activities
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Innovative Kinematic opening mechanismLightweight durable handleExcellent edge retention of blade steelCompact and ergonomic design
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
Unknown
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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