Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 15 vs Kershaw Launch 16
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$224Most expensive
US$212.61Cheapest
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Longest
213 mm (8.39 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
4.1 mm (0.16 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
CPM M4
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
BlackWash
Cerakote
Lock type
Button lock
Unknown
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Not best for
Users restricted by laws on automatic knivesUsers preferring fixed blade or manual knives
Unknown
Common praise
Premium CPM MagnaCut steel blade with excellent edge retention, toughness, wear and corrosion resistanceSymmetrical stiletto-style handle with quality micarta inlaysSmooth automatic push-button openingDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryMade in the USA quality
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
Common complaints
Not suitable for shipping via USPS due to federal laws on automatic knivesDiscontinued status limits availabilityPossibly too niche for some everyday users due to automatic opening
Unknown
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