Comparison Console
Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Cinder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cinder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cinder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cinder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 154% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cinder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 119% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cinder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cinder stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 94% 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$33Most expensive
US$13Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
26 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
36 mm (1.42 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.25 mm (0.09 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
3Cr13
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Stonewashed finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Manual, thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Everyday carryKeychain useLight cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Heavy-duty cuttingTactical use
Common praise
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Compact size and portabilityDurable handle materialVersatile upswept drop point bladeIncludes bottle opener tool
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Not suited for heavy-duty tasksNo pocket clip for convenience
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