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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$110Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewash
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Handle scales (Noryl GTX or DuPont Zytel) feel somewhat cheap/plasticSingle tip-up carry position by defaultSlight blade play when unlockedSome users modify scales for improved ergonomics
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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