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Kershaw Bareknuckle vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bareknuckle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$151.5Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Overall length
207 mm (8.15 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed; Blade blackwash coating on Olive version; Handle anodized gray or olive
Satin
Lock type
Sub-Frame Lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing flipper opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up, left or right)
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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 comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Blade deployment can be stiff and requires break-in
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
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