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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.92 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V or 154CM Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Bead Blast
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
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
Not assisted opening, manual only
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