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Benchmade Sequel vs Kershaw Kindred 2053

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Heaviest

Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.

Shortest

Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Kindred 2053 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.

Benchmade Sequel — Blade length: 74.93 mm (2.95 in)Benchmade Sequel — Overall length: 171.45 mm (6.75 in)Benchmade Sequel — Closed length: 96.52 mm (3.80 in)Benchmade Sequel — Blade thickness: 2.54 mm (0.10 in)Benchmade Sequel — Weight: 73.71 g (2.60 oz)Benchmade Sequel — Retail price: US$140.25Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Blade length: 76 mm (2.99 in)Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Overall length: 183 mm (7.20 in)Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Closed length: 107 mm (4.21 in)Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Blade thickness: 2.8 mm (0.11 in)Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Weight: 74 g (2.61 oz)Kershaw Kindred 2053 — Retail price: US$89.99Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$140.25Most expensive
US$89.99Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74.93 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
171.45 mm (6.75 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
96.52 mm (3.80 in)Shortest
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM stainless steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum with black G10 inlays
Black anodized aluminum
Finish
Satin finish (some models with black BK1 coating)
Stonewashed
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Button lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous dual thumb stud opener
Dual thumb studs on KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Reversible tip-up steel pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry clip, tip-up, left or right carry
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Camp/hike
▣Everyday Carry▣EDC▣Clean Slicing Performance▣Durable Edge Retention
Not best for
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Common praise
✓Lightweight And Compact✓Smooth Axis Lock Operation✓Ambidextrous Opening And Clip✓Good Grip With Textured Handle
✓Smooth Kvt Ball Bearing Deployment✓Comfortable And Lightweight Aluminum Handle✓Secure And Intuitive Button Lock✓Durable D2 Steel Blade With Good Edge Retention✓Reversible Clip For Left Or Right Hand Carry
Common complaints
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