Comparison Console
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs Kershaw Oso Sweet
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet 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$45.79Most expensive
US$43.99Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
79.5 mm (3.13 in)Longest
Overall length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
184.4 mm (7.26 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
105 mm (4.13 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Glass-Filled Nylon (GRN)
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin finish blade
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening (flipper/extended tang)
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday carry useBox openingLight outdoor tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Fast and smooth assisted opening actionSecure, comfortable grip with textured handleLightweight and well balancedAffordable price point
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly supported by sources
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