Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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.
Damascus steel (modern layered steel) for Damascus edition; 14C28N steel for OD Green edition
D2 (60-62 HRC)
Handle material
G10 (both editions)
Aluminum
Finish
Black stonewash (OD Green edition); pattern typical of Damascus steel (Damascus edition)
Unknown
Lock type
Button lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Rear flipper, ambidextrous thumb studs, button lock (for retraction)
Thumb pin, manual
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣EDC▣General cutting tasks▣Outdoor and indoor practical use
▣Everyday carry▣Practical cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Durable construction✓Smooth and consistent deployment✓Ergonomic G10 handle with good grip✓Reliable button lock✓Good balance of size and utility✓Affordable price✓Attractive design and handle texture✓Multiple deployment methods including rear flipper and thumb studs
✓Lightweight and compact design✓Secure DuraLock mechanism✓Versatile reverse tanto blade shape
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Blade not very sharp initially⚠Blade prone to rust