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Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Misdirect
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$46.99Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
4Cr13 stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Stainless steel
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Everyday carryPackage openingQuick deployment
Not best for
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionAssisted opening is quick and reliableComfortable stainless steel handleVersatile pocket clip with multiple mounting optionsFrame lock provides secure blade locking
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC usersBlade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives
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