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Kershaw Brawler vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$56Cheapest
US$97Most expensive
Weight
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
111 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide coating
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
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
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
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
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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