Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 5 vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$120Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
410 stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
Not best for
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Unknown
Common praise
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
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Occasional failure to fully lock blade open requiring manual lockMay not be legal for ownership or carry in all jurisdictions due to automatic deployment
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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