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Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Spyderco Endura 4
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$134.99Cheapest
US$143Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
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 yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use
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