Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$134.99Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CPM-154
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Stonewash
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
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
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
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
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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