Comparison Console
Kershaw Blur vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$128Cheapest
US$296Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
122 mm (4.80 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Moderate TasksFast One Handed Deployment
EDCHeavy Duty SlicingTough Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty Applications Due To Possible Liner Lock Failure
Environments Requiring Low Maintenance Stainless Steel Blades
Common praise
Fast And Smooth Assisted Opening SystemExcellent Grip And Balance Even When WetSharp, Durable BladeSolid Value For Performance
Excellent Edge RetentionVery Sharp Out Of The BoxRobust Construction And FeelSmooth Action With Phosphor Bronze WashersAmbidextrous Carry Options
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
Requires Diligent Maintenance To Avoid CorrosionHandle Ergonomics Can Feel Blocky And Less RefinedHeavier And Thicker Compared To Some Other EDC FoldersNot A Discreet Carry Due To Clip Style And Size
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online