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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Kershaw Broadside
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$113Cheapest
US$124.99Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
212 mm (8.35 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Dark coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Unknown
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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