Comparison Console
Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Kershaw Tumbler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$118.99Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
D2
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Stonewashed
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Sub-frame Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up, right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
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
Durable Handle Material With Integrated Carbon Fiber OverlayLong Lasting Edge Retention And Corrosion Resistance Due To D2 Blade SteelSmooth Manual Opening With Kvt Ball Bearing SystemReversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip Offers Convenient Carry Options
Common complaints
Blade Deployment Can Be Stiff And Requires Break In
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