Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 73% 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$29.95Cheapest
US$55Most expensive
Weight
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockNon-slip handle gripTactical black blade finish reducing glare and rustVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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