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Kershaw Launch 5 vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for overall 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$97Cheapest
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Users requiring guaranteed blade lock every time
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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