Comparison Console
CRKT K.I.S.S. vs Kershaw Shuffle II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$45Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
MultiuseEDC
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasksSurvival or tactical operations
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative, simple two-piece designDurable VG10 stainless steel bladeConvenient thumb stud openingPocket clip doubles as money clipLightweight and compactFrame lock is secure
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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