Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 5 vs Kershaw Proximal
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$120
US$120
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
192 mm (7.56 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
D2
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
DuraLock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Everyday carryWork
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
Comfortable contoured handleDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionSmooth opening with DuraLock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocketclip
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
Unknown
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online