Comparison Console
Kershaw Brawler vs Kershaw Filter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$56Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Stainless steel
Finish
Black oxide coating
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Everyday carryWork
Not best for
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
None clearly documented in provided sources
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