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Kershaw Atmos 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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Satin blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight PocketknifeOffice Or Urban UseTactical Lightweight Backup Blade
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
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
Compact And Easy To CarryGood Size For Work KnifeAmbidextrous One Hand Opening
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
Unknown
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