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Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Mini Natrix
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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$33Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
55.9 g (1.97 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)
70 mm (2.76 in)
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)
165 mm (6.50 in)
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 (black or red) or copper
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Sub-frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Not best for
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife tasks
Common praise
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
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