Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 5 vs Kershaw Lucha
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$164.95Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewash
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Latch lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Manual
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
FlippingEDCWorkTactical 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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
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
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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