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Kershaw Launch 15 vs Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 15 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech SOCOM Elite Auto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$224Cheapest
US$360Most expensive
Weight
82.22 g (2.90 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Overall length
215.9 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
232 mm (9.13 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
5 mm (0.20 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
M390 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum with canvas/tan micarta inlays
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
BlackWash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock
Button Lock
Opening method
Automatic push-button
Automatic, out-the-side
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Tip-Down Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting tasks requiring edge retention and corrosion resistanceUsers wanting an automatic knife
Tactical useUtility applicationsMilitary and law enforcement useEveryday carry
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
Exceptional reliabilityDurabilitySharpness and edge retentionCompact sizeErgonomic handle with good traction
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
Price can be highRestricted shipping in some areas
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