Comparison Console
Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Pub
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 72% 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$31.99Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
Not best for
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
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