Gerber Propel vs Kershaw Launch 6
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| Automatic Knives | Gerber Propel | Kershaw Launch 6 |
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| Summary | ||
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| Rank | ||
| Overall Length | 8.52" (216mm) 8.52" 8.50" 7.50" | 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" 3.10" | 3.75 in. (9 cm) 3.75 3.50" 3.75" |
| Blade Steel | S30V 420HC | |
| Blade Style | Tanto Drop Point | Wharncliffe Drop Point Clip Point |
| Blade Finish | Coated | |
| Handle Material | G-10 Rubber | 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. 3.70 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 Stainless Steel | CPM-154 STEEL CPM 154 |
| Handle Color | Black Brown/Tan | Black |
| Knife Type | Folding Automatic Fixed Blade | 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" 4.375" | 4.50" 4.95" 5.10" |
| Color | Black OD Green Tan | 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 Principle | Launch 13 Launch 6 Launch 5 |
| Model Number | 30-000842N 30-001317N 30-001309N 30-001308N 30-000695N 30-001655 | 7650 7800BLK 7800GRYBLK 7800TEALSW 78000LBLK 7800BLUBLK 7600 |
| Best Use | Tactical Camp/Hike | Everyday Carry Tactical |
| Product Type | Knife | Knife |
| Cutting Edge | 3.25" | |
| Blade width | 1.13" | |
| Blade Thickness | 0.13" | 0.12" |
| Blade Grind | Scandi | Flat |
| Handle Width | 1.125" | |
| Handle Thickness | 0.64" | 0.471" 0.47" 0.48" |
| Sheath | Polymer | |
| Steel | CPM154, DLC coating | |
| Handle | Anodized Aluminum | |
| Open length | 8.7 in (22 cm) | |
| 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.