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Kershaw Launch 5 vs WE Knife Big Banter
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. 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.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Big Banter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$149.5Most expensive
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Lightest
116.3 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
93.7 mm (3.69 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
211.9 mm (8.34 in)Shortest
Closed length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
118.2 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-154
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Anodized Aluminum
Canvas Micarta
Finish
Stonewash
Gray Stonewashed
Lock type
Button lock (plunge lock)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Automatic push button
Thumb stud with ceramic bearings
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up)
Tip-up, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useUsers seeking an automatic deployment knife
Everyday carryWork knifeIndoor and outdoor tasks
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
Smooth and easy one-handed opening via thumb stud and ceramic bearingsExcellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelVery sharp out of the boxComfortable grip with Micarta handleSolid build with stonewashed finishLightweight and compact for deep carry
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
Liner lock mechanism can be challenging to operate with gloves initially
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