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Gerber Propel vs Kershaw Launch 6

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Automatic Knives Gerber Propel Kershaw Launch 6
Summary
Rating
Review Rating Not Rated
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Rank
#76743
#76757
Overall Length 8.52" (216mm) 8.52" 8.50" 8.00" 8.70" 8.25"
Closed Length 5" (127mm) 5.02 5.00 4.9 in (12.4 cm)
Blade Length 3.5" (89mm) 3.5 3.51" 3.50" 3.75 in. (9 cm) 3.75 3.50" 3.75"
Blade Steel S30V 420HC
Blade Style Tanto Wharncliffe Drop Point Clip Point
Blade Finish Coated
Handle Material G-10 Aluminum
Pocket Clip Yes, right or left hand, tip up Tip-Up, Tip-Down Tip-Up Tip-Up
Lock Type Button Plunge Lock Button Lock Button Lock
Weight 4.28oz 4.70 oz. 5.12 oz. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g) 2.40 oz. 3.80 oz. 4.08 oz.
Country of Origin USA USA
Assisted Open No Yes No
Automatic Knife Yes Yes
Blade Color Black Black
Blade Edge Plain Partially Serrated/ComboEdge Plain
Blade Material Stainless Steel (420HC) S30V Steel 420 CPM S30V CPM-154 STEEL CPM 154
Handle Color Black Brown/Tan Black
Knife Type Folding Automatic Folding Automatic
Knife Weight 4.28 4.2 3.8
Pocket Clip Included Yes Yes
Point Tanto Drop Point
Sheath Included No No
Total length 8.52
Finish Black Stonewash Black, Satin Black Stonewash
Edge Type Serrated Plain Plain
Handle Length 5.00" 4.50" 4.95" 5.10"
Color Black OD Green Black Gray Teal OD Green Blue
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel
User Right Hand, Left Hand Right Hand, Left Hand
Opener Push Button Push Button
Model Propel Launch 13 Launch 6 Launch 5
Model Number 30-000842N 30-001317N 30-001308N 7650 7800BLK 7800GRYBLK 7800TEALSW 78000LBLK 7800BLUBLK 7600
Best Use Tactical Everyday Carry Tactical
Product Type Knife Knife
Steel CPM154, DLC coating
Handle Anodized Aluminum
Open length 8.7 in (22 cm)
Blade Thickness 0.12"
Blade Grind Flat
Handle Thickness 0.471" 0.47" 0.48"
Designer Kershaw Originals Ernest Emerson
Details
Brand Gerber Kershaw Knives
Prices
MSRP $159.99 $129.95
Used Price $111.99 $90.97
Sale Price $143.99 $116.96

Automatic Knives Descriptions

Gerber Propel

Durable, fast to deploy, and rugged. This knife is a one-hand opening workhorse with a S30v tanto blade that can cut through anything; the black oxide coating and G-10 handle minimize slip to keep you safe in critical conditions.

Kershaw Launch 6

This slim—and ever-so-slightly wicked-looking—knife features premium CPM154 blade steel. This powdered metallurgy steel offers more uniform distribution of carbides so it takes and holds an excellent edge. The Kershaw 7800 Launch 6 automatic opening pocket knife also provides good corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and toughness. Black DLC coating adds non-reflectivity and enhances performance.