Comparison Console
Kershaw Cannonball 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 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% 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 Cannonball 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$80Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.85 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CPM-154
Handle material
Stainless steel
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
BlackWash coating; Gray PVD coating on handle
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Assisted opening via flipper
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork tasksUsers with larger hands
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Durability and toughnessExcellent edge retention on D2 bladeComfortable handle for larger handsReliable SpeedSafe assisted flipper openingReversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenience
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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