Comparison Console
Kershaw Launch 16 vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Launch 16 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$212.61Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.1 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM M4
CPM 20CV
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Titanium
Finish
Cerakote
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
Unknown
Frame lock
Opening method
Automatic
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Unknown
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical usePenetrating cutsCutting ropeWork
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and durable blade with excellent hardness and toughnessSecure grip due to Trac-Tec inserts, oversized cutouts, and finger wedgeReliable automatic deployment
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Unknown
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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