Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II 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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$79Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM-154
Handle material
Stainless steel
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Automatic push button
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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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