Comparison Console
Kershaw Bel Air XL 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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Bel Air XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$228Most expensive
US$159.95Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
202 mm (7.95 in)Longest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
Closed length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM MagnaCut
Damascus
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and thumb studs
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent cutting performance with MagnaCut steelSmooth opening with KVT ball bearingsSecure grip with textured G10 handleStrong and easy to operate DuraLock lockReversible deep-carry pocketclip for versatile carry
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
Unknown
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