Comparison Console
Kershaw Endgame 2095 vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Endgame 2095 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$95.03Cheapest
US$120Most expensive
Weight
110 g (3.88 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
191 mm (7.52 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
CPM-154
Handle material
Steel handle with bronze PVD-coated and glass-filled nylon overlays
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Manual flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkCollection
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
High edge retention and wear resistance due to D2 tool steelSmooth opening action with KVT ball bearingsMulti-layered and unique handle designReversible deep-carry pocketclip for convenient 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
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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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