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Kershaw Chive vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% 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$109.99Most expensive
US$108Cheapest
Weight
48 g (1.69 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
62 mm (2.44 in)Longest
Overall length
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
Closed length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
420HC stainless steel (also available in Damascus steel)
CTS BD1N
Handle material
410 stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead-blasted finish
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Single-position steel pocket clip, tip-down carry
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySmall utility cutting tasksPocket carry
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksTactical use requiring larger blade
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable steel and handleQuick assisted openingReliable frame lockGreat for everyday carry
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Small blade limits use to light tasksNot intended for heavy duty cutting
Unknown
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