Comparison Console
Kershaw Atmos vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$63Most expensive
US$62.99Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin blade finish
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight pocketknifeOffice or urban useTactical lightweight backup blade
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
Not best for
Heavy duty outdoor use without reinforcementHigh-end premium knife buyers
Unknown
Common praise
LightweightSmooth manual flipper openingComfortable G10 handle with chamfered carbon fiber edgesAffordable pricing for an enthusiast-friendly designReversible deep-carry pocket clipClean practical design
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
Initial production model had detent issues requiring warranty repair8Cr13MoV is an entry-level steel with moderate edge retentionNot suitable for heavy duty tactical or outdoor use
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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