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Benchmade Dejavoo vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 302% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Dejavoo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 32% 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$225Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
116.28 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
100.33 mm (3.95 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
231.65 mm (9.12 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
131.32 mm (5.17 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin (some variants stonewashed)
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-Down Stainless Steel
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Collector's knifeEDC for those desiring an elegant design
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Heavy tactical useHardcore utilityUsers desiring strong blade retention or aggressive grip traction
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Elegant and classy design by Bob LumLightweight despite its sizeGreat edge retention and corrosion resistance due to CPM S30V steelGood ergonomics with comfortable handle contoursSmooth thumb hole opening mechanism
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Blade retention can be weak; blade may fall out if carried looselyTip-down-only pocket clip can be inconvenient for some usersRelatively smooth handle offers less traction for tactical purposesLack of jimping reduces grip securityNot strongest lock for heavy use
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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