Comparison Console
Kershaw Brawler vs Kershaw Thermite 3880BW
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$56Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
Finish
Black oxide coating
Blackwashed stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Not best for
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
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
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
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
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
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