Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 22 vs WE Knife Bougie Banter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Bougie Banter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 22 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$279.99Most expensive
US$247Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
85.6 g (3.02 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
167.2 mm (6.58 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
93.2 mm (3.67 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
MagnaCut
CPM S45VN
Handle material
Aluminum
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Working Finish
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Button
Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Automatic (push-button)
Thumbstud
Clip type
Tip-up, right or left hand
Tip-Up, Right Carry Titanium Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers Desiring Automatic Folding Knife
Every Day CarryEDCPrecision CuttingWorkhorse And Dress Knife Balance
Not best for
Unknown
Cold Environments With Minimal Insulation (titanium Handle Gets Cold)
Common praise
High Quality Materials And CraftsmanshipFast And Reliable Automatic DeploymentCompact Yet Effective Size For EDC
Premium Materials And Build QualityExcellent Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Of CPM S45VN SteelComfortable Handle With Micromilling For GripWell Balanced Design For Both Work And Dress Use
Common complaints
Unknown
Titanium Handle Feels Cold In Cold Weather
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