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Kershaw Atmos vs Spyderco Pingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 8% 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$63
Unknown
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)
54 g (1.90 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Böhler N690Co
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
FRN
Finish
Satin blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Two-handed opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-up, reversible, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight pocketknifeOffice or urban useTactical lightweight backup blade
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Lightweight and compactDurable FRN handleGood blade steelSuitable for legal carry in restrictive regions
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
Blade does not lockNo one-handed opening
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