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Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt 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$125.95Cheapest
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Marine and saltwater environmentsRescue work and emergency cuttingOutdoor and EDC use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping or prying tasksTasks requiring pointed blade tip
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
Highly corrosion-resistant blade steel for saltwater useErgonomic FRN handle with volcano grip textureAmbidextrous reversible pocket clipEffective cutting performance with hollow-ground serrated or plain edge blades
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Some versions heavier than comparable knivesLimited tip for piercing tasks due to sheepfoot blade shape
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