Comparison Console
Kershaw Knockout vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout 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$125Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 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
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM-154
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Stonewash
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Automatic push button
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
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
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online