Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout 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 Knockout stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$125Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
117 mm (4.61 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Unknown
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Moderate TasksFast One Handed Deployment
Everyday CarryTactical UseLaw EnforcementFirst RespondersOutdoor Use
Not best for
Heavy Duty Applications Due To Possible Liner Lock Failure
Heavy Wood CarvingHard Chopping Tasks
Common praise
Fast And Smooth Assisted Opening SystemExcellent Grip And Balance Even When WetSharp, Durable BladeSolid Value For Performance
Lightweight For Its SizeStrong And Secure Sub Frame LockFast And Reliable Assisted OpeningGood Corrosion ResistanceBalanced Design
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
Blade Grind Not Ideal For Hard Wood CarvingSpeedsafe System Can Be Noisy And Harder To CloseSome Hot Spotting Of Lockbar On Index Finger
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