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Kershaw Appa vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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 Turismo 5505 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$44.99Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 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
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Stainless steel
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
Common praise
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Compact size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
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