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Kershaw Appa vs Spyderco Cat
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 227% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for blade 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$33Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
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 legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Unknown
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