Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Launch 16
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 Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% 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 16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% 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 16 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$134.99Cheapest
US$212.61Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Cerakote
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Automatic
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Unknown
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