Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Atmos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Benchmade Taggedout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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.
Stonewash (model 15535, orange Grivory); Satin (model 15536, OD Green G10)
Satin blade finish
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Thumb hole (model 15535), Thumb studs (model 15536)
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous deep-carry pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Ultralight hunting▣EDC (everyday carry)▣Detailed cutting tasks▣Field dressing game
▣Everyday carry▣Lightweight pocketknife▣Office or urban use▣Tactical lightweight backup blade
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy duty outdoor use without reinforcement!High-end premium knife buyers
Common praise
✓Very lightweight and easy to carry✓Good edge retention and sharpness✓Effective and precise clip-point blade for hunting tasks✓Ambidextrous, secure AXIS lock and clip✓Durable handle materials
✓Lightweight✓Smooth manual flipper opening✓Comfortable G10 handle with chamfered carbon fiber edges✓Affordable pricing for an enthusiast-friendly design✓Reversible deep-carry pocket clip✓Clean practical design
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Initial production model had detent issues requiring warranty repair⚠8Cr13MoV is an entry-level steel with moderate edge retention⚠Not suitable for heavy duty tactical or outdoor use