Comparison Console
Benchmade Sequel vs Kershaw Kindred 2053
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kindred 2053 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Sequel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 carryCamp/hike
Everyday carryEDCClean slicing performanceDurable edge retention
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compactSmooth AXIS lock operationAmbidextrous opening and clipGood grip with textured handle
Smooth KVT ball bearing deploymentComfortable and lightweight aluminum handleSecure and intuitive button lockDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionReversible clip for left or right hand carry
Common complaints
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