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Kershaw Launch 5 vs Spyderco Rescue 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$150Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Stonewash
Satin
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Lockback
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency 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
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
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
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