Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 23 vs Kershaw Launch 5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 23 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$155.99Most expensive
US$120Cheapest
Weight
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83.82 mm (3.30 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
193.675 mm (7.63 in)Shortest
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
130 mm (5.12 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 154
CPM-154
Handle material
Black anodized aluminum
Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Black Cerakote spine with satin-finished grinds two-tone finish
Stonewash
Lock type
Button Lock
Button lock (plunge lock)
Opening method
Automatic (push button)
Automatic push button
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip, reversible
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Not best for
Unknown
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Common praise
Robust and ergonomic gripInstant blade deploymentTwo-tone blade finish is visually strikingReliable lockupMade in USA
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
Unknown
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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