Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Highball XL
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$91.99Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)
Unknown
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryEDC
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
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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