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Kershaw Bel Air vs Spyderco Stretch 2
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$160Cheapest
US$168.75Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
107 mm (4.21 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Blackwash or Black PVD coating depending on model
Tumbled
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Lockback
Opening method
Manual KVT ball bearings with thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility TasksCamping And HikingFoods Preparation
EDCHikingCampingHunting
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
Great Edge Retention With K390 SteelLightweight And Ergonomic With Secure GripGood Size For EDC And Outdoor Use
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
Some Reports Of Slight Blade Sloppiness When OpeningHandle Feel Not Preferred By All Users
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