Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Kershaw Lucha
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Cryo II 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 52% 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 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 109% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Lucha stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% 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$79Cheapest
US$164.95Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Lightest
167.2 g (5.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
260.35 mm (10.25 in)Longest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
143.51 mm (5.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Latch lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Manual
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
FlippingEDCWorkTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
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
Smooth and effortless flipping actionHigh-quality USA-made constructionExcellent corrosion resistance and edge retentionErgonomic handle design for comfortable grip and control
Common complaints
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
Not shipped via USPS due to federal lawsMay be too large/heavy for pocket carry for some users
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