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Kershaw Launch 5 vs Spyderco Autonomy 2
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% 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 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 262% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Autonomy 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$434Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
214 mm (8.43 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
LC200N stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Black textured G-10
Finish
Stonewash
Black DLC or satin finish options
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Button lock with safety
Opening method
Automatic push button
Automatic push button
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Four-position hourglass pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Everyday carryTactical useMarine or outdoor useUsers requiring corrosion-resistant blade
Not best for
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Users preferring lighter knives for EDC (some find it heavy)
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
Exceptional corrosion resistance due to LC200N steelSmooth and reliable automatic opening with button lock and safetyRobust and ergonomic G-10 handle providing secure gripHigh-quality USA manufacturing
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
Relatively heavy at 156 grams, considered heavy for some EDC users
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