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Kershaw Cannonball vs Spyderco Manbug
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Manbug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 665% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 78% 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$80Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.85 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
VG10 or CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
FRN
Finish
BlackWash coating; Gray PVD coating on handle
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening via flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork tasksUsers with larger hands
Everyday carryKeychain carryPrecise and detailed cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durability and toughnessExcellent edge retention on D2 bladeComfortable handle for larger handsReliable SpeedSafe assisted flipper openingReversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenience
Excellent cutting performance for its sizeLightweight and easy to carryReliable back lock mechanismSecure grip with bi-directional texturing on handleGood edge retention (especially CPM SPY27 version)
Common complaints
Unknown
Not suitable for heavy-duty tasks due to small sizeNo pocket clip included
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