Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 11 vs Kershaw Launch 16
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 11 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$196Cheapest
US$212.61Most expensive
Weight
59.5 g (2.10 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV
CPM M4
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Stonewash
Cerakote
Lock type
Button lock
Unknown
Opening method
Push button (automatic)
Automatic
Clip type
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and fast automatic actionPremium materials and solid constructionReliable lockup with button lockGood pocket clip design
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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