Comparison Console
Kershaw Bel Air vs Kershaw Scallion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$159.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Damascus
Handle material
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Finish
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Utility tasksCamping and hikingFoods preparation
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Heavy prying tasksWoodworking requiring thick blade stock
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent corrosion resistanceSmooth, easy deploymentThin blade stock provides superior cutting performanceAmbidextrous, secure locking mechanismComfortable and lightweight aluminum handle
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
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
Unknown
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