Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$128Most expensive
US$56Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
105 mm (4.13 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Unknown
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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