Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 4% 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$99Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
D2 (60-62 HRC)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Unknown
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb pin, manual
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
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
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
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