UNBELIEVABLE Value But There's A Catch! Kershaw Launch 16 & 17

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00:00 Better Than A Benchmade?
01:15 Launch 17 Breakdown
05:39 Launch 16 Breakdown
10:43 Button Issues
13:06 Achilles' Heel

[@BladeHQ]

It's definitely said tanto.

[@jonathancamps9853]

Kershaw launch series has been getting my attention lately

[@clarkkent3133]

I bought the original launch 16 in all black with partially serrated blade on Blade HQ website when I saw it get down to 129.99. I jumped on it. Love the Trac Tek handle and M4 steel. I do share your same thoughts on the pocket clip. I've been carrying it for 2 weeks now and was hoping it would break in but I'm gonna go ahead and bend it out a tad more to slip in and out of pocket better. The screws are a easy fix but I'm gonna go against you on the button. I like that it's low profile. It takes a deliberate action to deploy. I don't want an automatic knife going off in my pants accidentally. It's happened before! I also think if they put a axis lock in this model you could no longer call it a launch... so again gotta stick with Kershaw on the brand on that.

[@Khal03]

On the button; i was watching all of this to find out about the button, because I don't want to invest in a knife that is gonna deploy in my pocket, when I'm in a hurry and end up bleeding me out. I was a little surprised to hear the complaint and thought it should be obvious why it would have been changed. For the very reason Gideon disliked it, I'll probably get one now. LOL

[@Surago]

Love the look of that 16. Needs a manual thumb stud version with magnacut at 64 hrc. I'd pay 200 bucks for it. Come on Kershaw.

[@knighthawk3759]

Literally both of these knives are $143 for the launch 16 and the 17 I bought for 144 so I don't know where this guy's getting the price except from the Kershaw website

[@Errcyco]

Seriously, if they made a limited run of a few Launch models with that new axis lock they have, people would love it..

[@DL-ij7tf]

I was going to say they should make a 14C28N version for $75 haha

[@nateb4543]

Sounds like it'd be a zt

[@bullfrogwrestling2]

An actual benefit to being left-handed. You don't take chunks out of your vehicle getting in and out of the car! 😂

[@gideonstactical]

I never though of that.

[@johnnyquest5942]

Thanks for showcasing these automatics . It’s a real showstopper. Great content.

[@gideonstactical]

No problem! Thanks for watching

[@TheOutlaws9295]

Glad someone finally said something about them clips I love that knife and would buy it but I had a bare knuckle with that clip and couldn’t get it in pocket that’s why I gifted it wish they would change them I will stick with my bailout

[@94KDX]

I put the iridium's pocket clip on my launch 16 and it's perfect now

[@CaptainDeadp0ol]

Gotta get yourself some UF Pro pants, I utilize the front carry magazine pocket for my ZT308. Eliminates the stress of potentially scratching my truck.....though it wouldn't matter to much considering how much the environment has added beautiful Idaho pinstripes to my Taco.

[@jeremyhollstrom7818]

Well as George from Blade HQ says, if its an American tanto its pronounced "Tanto", if its a real Japanese style tanto then its pronounced "Tonto".

[@dlrmon1]

I can relate! I restore and work around classic cars most of the week. My 3V Bailout shop knife I now just leave in my toolbox. I’m down to wearing cotton sweat pants and pull over hoodies in effort not to scratch any more paint work.

[@gideonstactical]

Man I could see that being tough to keep those classics clean and scratch free

[@eyeofthetiger4184]

G'day Aaron, clip aside, both look very good designs. I dig the 17 in particular, its way more in keeping with why I'd even want an auto to begin with. I dont mind the low profile button on this one since it's not a glove wearing job and S35 is a bonus too. For a workhorse, which is mostly how mine are used, I wouldn't bother. Its a moot point for me anyway, no autos here, still, interesting stuff and great to see better value than other options out there. Cheers Duke.

[@sski1971]

Thanks GT…. Love this content… exp searching & testing affordable options. Cheers🍻

[@gideonstactical]

More to come!

[@dramace11]

The launch 16 is so sick.

[@taylorfishman823]

Man you're so right, Aaron. Kershaw should darn well know better than to do that with pocket clips. Makes it seem like a total afterthought, like they got the basic design done and just stopped paying attention to the details. It's an awesome looking knife, though. But for certain they must have tons of customer feedback from their other models with Trac-Tek to know that putting that stuff up along the side of the clip still causes serious hindrance getting it in and out of the pocket. I mean that's basically why I never carry my Blur. Even with a nice aftermarket clip, it's still such a pain to get in and out. If they didn't needto put that big open field with the flag printed there, they could have moved that patch of Trac-Tek forward and left it completely clear of the clip. Then they could have used a better clip and recessed the screws. BAM! Perfect knife. Man, they should give you and I jobs!

[@Intoxacajun]

Seems to be the story of Kershaw, close but no cigar...I order one I like then dang, some feature makes you put it somewhere because they are not quite as good as others...At the price you should not have to modify it. They should try out some of their designs before releasing them...Buck is the same way. I love Buck because it is US made and I bought a 110 thin in S30V and can't get the dang thing open with one hand. Another drawer rider.

[@maxd9632]

Thanks for the video. Just ordered the 17 then saw your video a few minutes later. Glad I made a good choice for once. I chose the 17 over the 16 because it is 25% lighter at only 3oz.

[@gideonstactical]

Glad I could help

[@clintonlewis1261]

Booth look good , i like the green one !

[@ralphnye664]

I’m preferring the 17 that sleek blade 👍🏼👍🏼 I like 😎🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@MikeJ602]

I bought the launch 18 and it has the same crappy pocket clip and screws. You forgot to mention it’s uncomfortable as all hell too. It took a little modification but I was able to get a black Civivi ti clip on it and holy crap is it better. All I had to do was file one of the screw holes on the ti clip to get the holes to line up with the knifes holes.

[@gonad84]

Would definitely get a manual version of the 16 plain edge.

[@davidtate166]

Almost knock the knives out of the ballpark . winner 🏆 again for Kershaw.

[@lonetrader1]

Ouch bro. That scratch hurts too see😢 i had a gnarly incident with a benchmade (older otf) where the pocket clip GOUGED a massive chunk of paint and chipped about a quarter sized flake of paint off, not to mention the metal scratch. But it wasn't 1 min later did i set the knife on the hood(mighta somewhat sorta lightly tossed it down...) but that caused the action to fire, causing a 3 1/2 INCH SCRATCH AND THE BLADE STABBED THROUGH THE COWELL OF MY 4 MONTH OLD MERCEDES........ 😔

[@mrj3711]

Hahahahahaha Hahahahahaha Hahahahahaha but man that sucks

[@KrissStiletto13]

That's a very nice Benchmade. 😊

[@barrybueler3356]

U gonna hook a brother up or trade one of those blades bro 😎. Love M4 steel and s35vn isn’t a steel id throw out of bed 😊

[@LeanardWashington]

My thoughts exactly with making it manual and the pocket clip. How do you like Spydercos compression lock? I was never a big Spyderco fan but I got a compression lock model in my hand and couldn’t put it down. So fidgety I love them

[@davidharvey1798]

Ive got the black launch 16 and i love it. Id put it on par with my pm2 as a great American made large knife. I agree with you on that pocket clip tho. Boyyyy do i hate the pocket clip. Ive thought about taking it off and just throwing a lanyard on there.

[@gideonstactical]

Yeah, it’s pretty bad!

[@user-ej1dq2ir7f]

I bought the launch 16, I hate the button . I have many auto knives ,this is VERY difficult to deploy, even sent back to Kershaw for warranty work, came back the same. my My Ken Onion Blur deploys easier and faster than this knew auto. would like to get my money back or exchange for another assisted opener!!!

[@2ASF475]

I agree, that clip has to go. I laid down on my couch and ripped a hole in the fabric. I ended up heavily modifying it. Also which duralok is that??

[@shrooman777]

Only because you asked us to comment, tanto rhymes with pronto. Also every time you cut slices off that pool noodle I get a craving for fruit and I have no idea why.

[@ludikonj8927]

Like that s35vn automatic 👍

[@Jonesy87371]

Kershaw has been killing it.

[@acid6urns]

oh thank god kershaw finally released the 16 with a plain edge. guess i’ll have to grab a 16 and a launch 15 in magnacut too.

[@jayr526]

I have the launch 15 in Magnacut. What a knife!

[@davidtate166]

Nice to know about the clip.maybe Kershaw will do something about this..

[@gideonstactical]

I hope so!!

[@camhester4251]

hard to beat the bailout i love mine

[@John-gu7jq]

Agree 100%, If it had a manual deployment and better pocket clip it would be a winner for me!

[@allwrong3114]

Only thing that stopped me from buying the 16 non-serrated is the tanto blade.

[@KrAzY_K]

I think I have the brawler and I’ve scratched my vehicle and I’ve thought it would be great to have the clips rubber coated

[@THExDUDEx8624]

I didn't carry my Kershaw Bare Knuckle because the clip was so terrible. I would have bought the 16. When I saw the clip they used I was pretty bummed.

[@RipandTear93]

I’ve waited for a plain edge launch 16 in all black like the serrated version and they go and make it of green 😢

[@RipandTear93]

I know man it still makes me sad 😔 😂

[@tacmechanic]

I had the same issue with the livewire pocket clip, freaking horrible, shouldnt have to think about putting it in my pocket and fidiling everytime 🤦‍♂️

[@jnavarra]

DAMMIT MAN. my knife budget is blown for the month!

[@kennethkeintz4585]

Any pocket assist knives that are good?

[@bobwampler3387]

My Launch 13 button isn’t flush enough and has gone off in my pocket. These are better.

[@urbanoutdoorsman]

Precisely. Kershaw has actually listened to users' request for more recess depth to avoid triggering. Guess they can't please everyone, especially those who don't actually carry an auto but somehow complain about the deep recessed button.

[@batman19763]

What pocket clip do you suggest to swap out for Launch 16

[@hellyabird]

Yeah have scratched my truck with plenty of things stuck in my pockets a $20 dollar can of touch up paint from dealership and fixed right up. My truck is a tool like my knives and if it gets scratched it gets scratched not going to cry about it just fix it.

[@davidtate166]

Need a different clip .get with it Kershaw.

[@max-tb1st]

Can u do vid with replacing pocket clip ..would greatly appreciate before buying …just lost my benchmade mediator 😢

[@gideonstactical]

Sorry to hear the!

[@Abaddon5850]

Id love to see 16 as a manual with a crossbar lock

[@powers1776reset]

Get it done Kershaw! Make it a dura-lock option, and retire those awful clips! I never carried my Bareknuckle, solely because of that clip, and that was also my first experience with that clip. What a shame, because I love the Bareknuckle as well. Clips gotta go, at the very least. I’m in total agreement with Aaron. If only there was a spoon style, Spyderco style clip, it would be absolutely badass!

[@BrentonCarr]

love it if they'd make a manual version.

[@pajammajoe5961]

The 11s good

[@unfi6798]

K16 is the goat.

[@clearss1]

What was the other two knives you compared them to?

[@gideonstactical]

Other Kershaw Launch knives check the links in the video description they are all there. 👍

[@VBcko]

I have 4,5,6 and I don't need another one.😉

[@adann3528]

How are you modifying the clip? I’m interested because I wanna add this knife to my collection

[@gideonstactical]

Message Kershaw and request a different clip. The will just ship you a didn’t clip.

[@davidkinninger0164]

All the guys I served with have scratches in there truck nice knife luv m4

[@gideonstactical]

M4 is excellent

[@nateb4543]

Drive by hq everyday. Factory sale is next weekend but last year they let a couple guys buy all their autos in the first hour, kinda bs. If they hooked it up, please pass on my grievance

[@ozarkguns1]

Launch 16: The blade and handle are both 5 stars. Zero complaints. My problem is the blade release button. The button sits flush with the side of the frame. For the blade to pop open, one must squeeze very hard to depress it. How Kershaw could bring a flawed button system to market is beyond me. I'm guessing Kershaw will make an over sized button available. But in the meantime the work-around is to use an epoxy cement like JB Weld or MarineTex. Throughly clean button, use painters tape to tape off around the button. The epoxy, once dry can be sanded to the desired height.

[@tgonzalez1983]

So the launch 17 has the same frame as the launch 15? Just different blades

[@gideonstactical]

I believe so

[@phantomfang1927]

Looks like Kershaw gave these knives the bareknuckles pocket clip. Probably trying to get rid of all the parts they have from that failed knife.

[@mclement052164]

The launch 16 tanto blade looks a lot like a Gerber 06 tanto. How do the 2 compare against each other?

[@gideonstactical]

The Gerber is a monster but awesome the Kershaw has a better steel in my mind and lightweight

[@ezequiellanda4442]

@@gideonstactical nice vid. have you done a review on the launch 15 with the Magnacut??? Seems interesting knowing magnacut sells for $300+ or more. But overall really digging the tanto 👍🏼

[@joshpulliam]

I bought the Bailout after your review it’s a great knife. Many folks love the Bugout. But the Bugout is too small and light for me. The Bailout is what I wish the Bugout was. One handed use is important for me so I usually don’t gravitate toward out the side autos. The only issue I’ve had with my pocket clips is once I ripped the clip off of my Paramilitary 2. Caught it in the edge of an open electric panel.

[@Lochlann13]

KERSHAW: Please, release a Launch 16 manual with a crossbar style lock. If it was sub $200 it would blow the Bugout out of the water. Come on guys, make it happen!

[@lonetrader1]

It's Tonto, tonto was an injin dude

[@The4cp]

I was sooo hyped for 3.8 inches. Now I'm disappointed..........Where's my big launch?

[@ChilenoHk]

All knives are better than a Benchmade, just for the price 🤗

[@allemander]

My Kershaw Launch lineup includes the 4, 8 & 12. I think that needs to be expanded, for obvious reasons. 🫣🤘🏼

[@kylelindberg7771]

Are Kershaw autos more or less snappy than Hogue autos?

[@shrooman777]

PS now it’s a user-truck! It just added a little character. 😅😭

[@gideonstactical]

Haha

[@user-rs5yc5uo1k]

I'm stuck between the 16 and the 17 help me decide

[@gideonstactical]

17 is lighter and faster the 16 is thicker and tougher

[@OTG414]

I am not really a fan of M4 steel or tanto style blades in general. IMO M4 is inferior to better carbon tool steels like 4V and K390, and tanto blades don’t add anything from a utility standpoint and they are harder to sharpen correctly. Still, I think the 16 is a “cool looking” knife. However, I probably won’t buy one because of the issues with steel choice, blade design, as well as the points that you brought up. I appreciate all the points you made about the button and the pocket clip. Those are the things aren’t always considered in the decision to “buy” a knife, but they really make the biggest difference when it comes to actually “carrying” a knife for EDC. So, thank you for pointing those things out. I hope Kershaw is listening! I 100% agree that if Kershaw came out with this exact knife in a manual version, with Magnacut steel, G10 inserts instead of the rubber grip-tape garbage, and they fixed the pocket clip; I would definitely grab one immediately. I wouldn’t even mind the tanto shape as much if it was in a steel that was easier to sharpen. (But they need to keep the Japanese style tanto, not an American tanto) I don’t agree with other comments that say they would pay $200 for it. Kershaw, after all, is one of the few knife manufacturers still offering quality tools for a reasonable price. We don’t need people making stupid comments that plant the “seed of greed” in anyone’s mind and screwing up a good thing for everyone else.

[@gideonstactical]

K390 is sick!!

[@videoprojects8682]

It’s pronounced “tanto.”

[@dcamnc1]

Those kershaw clips like that are awful. I have a few and almost never carry those knives because of the terrible clip.

[@pandafox94]

So swap the clips??

[@SOMNIOHM]

_It just blows my mind that every manufacturer has opted to go "Deep Carry" LITERALLY all because KZbin reviewers hemmed & hawed over it!_ *_When it comes to actual real world carry and use.. I truly do not want an ultra deep carry pocket clip!!!_*

[@Jmon808]

I agree, Deep carry clips suck. Almost every dude will put a lynch clip on their spyderco and ruin it ..Then every guy just says they don’t like the knife being exposed 😑

[@urbanoutdoorsman]

How many knife enthusiasts would keep their knife stock out of the box and not mod it in some way? Most would at least already put it on a sharpening stone to get the preferred angle the moment they receive their blades. So what issue is it to easily replace a pocket clip? In fact, many would already have spare clips of different shapes in their mod tool boxes and this clip is so easily interchangeable. To fuss over a pocket clip as the "archilles heel" is making a gigantic mountain over a molehill.

[@brettt1268]

Why do you need a clip just take it off or get a different one

[@DanielIvan707]

Love the Kerahaws but the clips blow

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

I keep seeing that these are ceracoat and some sites say dlc, any one know what they are coated with?

[@gideonstactical]

I would look at what Kershaw says on their site

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

@gideonstactical That just made too much sense lol,but left me with more questions... so according to kershaw the Launch 16 has an olive Cerakote handle and a black Cerakote blade 🤔. Why cerakote the handle instead of anodizing it green?!?!?

[@johngordon2929]

511 likes hmmm

[@nikolajc7617]

Ive said it before and i say again, ITS NOT A TANTO.

[@acid6urns]

it is a tanto. it’s an AMERICAN tanto.

[@mrj3711]

I just wanna say. Id rather have a gas station knife over a benchmade. At least ill spend 100x less on my garbage blade.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Algorithm comment

[@brr8888]

BM sucks besides being way overpriced.

[@cfltitan]

Benchmade is such overpriced garbage. I don’t understand how they’re even in business anymore as greedy and out of their minds as they’ve gotten.

[@nunyabizness3882]

I'm so sick of all these steels.

[@gideonstactical]

What steel options do you like?

[@nunyabizness3882]

@@gideonstactical Well I like most of them for different reasons, but it's just like iPhones, when you get the newest and "best" they come out with a newer better one a month later lol

[@graybeardedsheepdog9037]

You lost me at bugout/bailout.... if i NEVER hear those knife names as long I live, it'll be too soon!!! They are NOT your personal Jesus of pocket knives!!! F*** there's way better knives for the money!!! Quit buying into hype!! Overall, Benchmade makes good stuff, but the aforementioned knives aren't that great........ bruh...

[@Jmon808]

Never heard the word Micronic before

[@gideonstactical]

It’s a pretty epic word!!! 😂