Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Launch 16
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$128Cheapest
US$212.61Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM M4
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Cerakote
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Automatic
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
Common complaints
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
Unknown
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