Comparison Console
CRKT Provoke X 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 15% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Provoke X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke X 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high carbon stainless steel
CPM-154
Handle material
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Unknown
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Kinematic push of the thumb
Automatic push button
Clip type
Tip down carry, tip down clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEDCCompact carry
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Innovative Kinematic deployment systemCompact and lightweight designDurable constructionEasy to sharpen high carbon steel bladeSecure tip down carry with pocket clip
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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