Comparison Console
Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Skyline 1760
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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$33
Unknown
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
187 mm (7.36 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight Tactical UseEDC Tasks Like Opening Packages, Cutting Rope
Everyday CarryOpening PackagesGeneral Cutting TasksOutdoor Use
Not best for
Heavy BatoningPryingHeavy Duty Tasks
Heavy Duty PryingTasks Requiring Extremely Strong Tip
Common praise
Lightweight And NimbleGood Edge Retention For PriceSecure Liner LockComfortable Textured HandleAffordable Tactical Design
Lightweight And Well BalancedSharp Factory EdgeGood Grip With Textured G10 HandleSmooth And Fast Flipper OpeningSecure Liner Lock With Easy DisengagementNo Blade Play
Common complaints
Handle Material Feels Plasticky To Some UsersNot Suitable For Heavy Prying Or BatoningBlade Thickness Not Specified
Bead Blasted Finish Less Corrosion Resistant And Less AttractiveDelicate Thin Needle Like Tip Not Suited For Heavy Piercing TasksRight Handed Tip Up Pocket Clip Only
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