Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$64.99Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.7 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Unknown
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
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
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday 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
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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