Comparison Console
Kershaw Appa vs Spyderco GrassHopper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 28% 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
US$33
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Stainless steel
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Black-oxide coated blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible pocketclip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
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 easy to carryGood size for work knifeAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
Unknown
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