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Benchmade Griptilian vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Griptilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$110Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
108.5 g (3.83 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
87.6 mm (3.45 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.3 mm (4.62 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 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
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Noryl GTX or Nylon or G-10
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Satin or Black coating
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical activitiesUtility tasks
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy hard-use tasks requiring overbuilt toolsDefensive carry requiring specialized knives
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Common praise
Excellent blade shape and balanceAmbidextrous and ergonomic designDurable and reliable locking mechanismLightweight yet sturdy handleGood edge retention and corrosion resistance
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
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
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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