Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 12 vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 535% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 12 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$179.99Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
18.3 g (0.65 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154 stainless steel
CPM-154
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum with carbon fiber inlay
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Stonewash finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseMilitary And Security PersonnelEnthusiasts Of Tactical Gear
EDCTactical UseUsers Seeking An Automatic Deployment Knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users Requiring Guaranteed Blade Lock Every Time
Common praise
Quick And Precise Automatic OpeningCompact And Durable DesignGood Grip With Carbon Fiber Inlay
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
Not Widely Carry Legal Due To Automatic Mechanism
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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