Comparison Console
Kershaw Bel Air vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$160Most expensive
US$125Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Utility tasksCamping and hikingFoods preparation
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Heavy prying tasksWoodworking requiring thick blade stock
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceSmooth, easy deploymentThin blade stock provides superior cutting performanceAmbidextrous, secure locking mechanismComfortable and lightweight aluminum handle
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Common complaints
Pocket clip protrudes slightly from handle causing minor snaggingHeavier than some ultra-light competitorsBlade thickness may flex under heavy pryingInitial limited variants availability
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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