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Kershaw Bareknuckle 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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$134.99Cheapest
US$224Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CPM MagnaCut
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
BlackWash
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Automatic push-button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
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
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
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
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
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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