Comparison Console
Kershaw Atmos vs WE Knife Angst
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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Atmos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Angst stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$63Cheapest
US$185Most expensive
Weight
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
55 g (1.94 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)
2.6 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM S35VN
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin blade finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight PocketknifeOffice Or Urban UseTactical Lightweight Backup Blade
Everyday CarryEDC BackupTactical Uses
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
Quality CPM S35VN SteelSmooth Ceramic Ball Bearing PivotGood Build Quality
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
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