Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$79Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 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
Stainless steel
Finish
Unknown
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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