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Kershaw Brawler vs Kershaw Scrambler

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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.

Kershaw Brawler — Blade length: 76 mm (2.99 in)Kershaw Brawler — Overall length: 180 mm (7.09 in)Kershaw Brawler — Closed length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Kershaw Brawler — Weight: 111 g (3.92 oz)Kershaw Brawler — Retail price: US$56Kershaw Scrambler — Blade length: 88.9 mm (3.50 in)Kershaw Scrambler — Overall length: 200 mm (7.87 in)Kershaw Scrambler — Closed length: 111.1 mm (4.37 in)Kershaw Scrambler — Weight: 147.4 g (5.20 oz)Kershaw Scrambler — Retail price: US$39.95Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Black oxide coating
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Everyday carryGeneral useSlice tasks
Not best for
!Long, clean slicing tasks!Extensive 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
Smooth and fast assisted openingGood edge retention for the steel typeComfortable handle with good gripAmbidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
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
Weight is moderate for some usersBlade steel is adequate but not premiumLimited availability due to status discontinued in some listings

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