Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Broadside
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$134.99Most expensive
US$124.99Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)
89 mm (3.50 in)
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Stonewashed
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsStrong and secure sub-frame lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for left or right carryMade in USA quality
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
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