Comparison Console
Kershaw Broadside vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Broadside stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$124.99Most expensive
US$79Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Manual KVT ball-bearing thumb stud opening
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry tip-up right or left
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork tasksOutdoor adventuresCutting, slicing, carving, puncturing, chopping
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Well-balanced and dependableSmooth opening actionSolid lockupComfortable handleGood edge retention with D2 steel
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Feels large and bulky in back pocket
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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