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Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% 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

Cheapest

Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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.

Kershaw Bareknuckle — Blade length: 89 mm (3.50 in)Kershaw Bareknuckle — Overall length: 207 mm (8.15 in)Kershaw Bareknuckle — Blade thickness: 3 mm (0.12 in)Kershaw Bareknuckle — Weight: 96.4 g (3.40 oz)Kershaw Bareknuckle — Retail price: US$134.99Kershaw Bareknuckle — Closed length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Blade length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 in)Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Retail price: US$143.25Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight — Closed length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail priceClosed length
Price & carry
Retail price
US$134.99Cheapest
US$143.25Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
203 mm (7.99 in)Shortest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)
118 mm (4.65 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRCP
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
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