Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Zero Tolerance 0350 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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.
!Users needing fixed blades!Users preferring very lightweight knives
Common praise
✓Solid build for the price✓Strong and reliable liner lock✓SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfying✓Comfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handle✓Four-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carry✓Strong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercing✓Durable black oxide blade finish
✓Excellent build quality✓Secure and comfortable grip✓Effective SpeedSafe assisted deployment✓High quality S30V steel blade with durable DLC coating✓Well executed liner lock with good lockup✓Versatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utility⚠Blade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevel⚠Closure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tension⚠Blade finish shows wear quickly under heavy use⚠Some minor blade play may develop over time
⚠Relatively heavy for some EDC users⚠Left side thumb stud less accessible