Comparison Console
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs Kershaw Static
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Static stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Static stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Static stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Static stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Static stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$44.95Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
115 g (4.06 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin or blackwash (stonewash - black variant)
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Framelock or liner lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
Flipper
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday carryHeavy-duty use
Not best for
Unknown
Very large hands (may not be suitable)
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
Well-sharpened out of the boxReliable and secure lockComfortable carry with deep-carry clipDurable handle materialGood edge retention
Common complaints
Unknown
Opening action may require lubricationNot ideal for very large hands
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