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Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto vs Kershaw Bareknuckle
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$138Most expensive
US$134.99Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S35VN stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N
Handle material
6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Lock type
Lockback
Sub-Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryStrengthPrecision cuttingPiercing
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong lockupHigh build qualityComfortable gripLightweight yet strong handleGood balance of portability and performanceReliable locking systems
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
Common complaints
Handle can be slipperyHandle thinness can cause soreness on long use
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
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