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Kershaw Bel Air vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$154Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
LC200N
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Unknown
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility TasksCamping And HikingFoods Preparation
Saltwater And Humid EnvironmentsEveryday CarryMarine UseOutdoor UseFishingDiving
Not best for
Heavy Prying TasksWoodworking Requiring Thick Blade Stock
Heavy Duty Chopping Or Survival Tasks
Common praise
Excellent Corrosion ResistanceSmooth, Easy DeploymentThin Blade Stock Provides Superior Cutting PerformanceAmbidextrous, Secure Locking MechanismComfortable And Lightweight Aluminum Handle
Excellent Corrosion Resistance With Lc200n SteelComfortable Grip With Textured Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon HandleSecure Lock With Back Lock MechanismLightweight For Everyday CarryMarine Grade Hardware Resists Rust In Harsh Environments
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
Price Is Relatively High Compared To Standard Folding KnivesLimited Blade Thickness Specs Publicly Available
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