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Kershaw Launch 5 vs Spyderco Nirvana
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 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$120Most expensive
US$88Cheapest
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Stonewash
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife enthusiasts
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
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
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
Lock stick when new, easily fixed
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