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Kershaw Blur vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious 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$97Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
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)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
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
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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