Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo II vs Kershaw Outcome
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outcome stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% 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$79Most expensive
US$62.99Cheapest
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Frame Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Assisted Opening
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Reliable assisted opening mechanismRobust and durable designGood balance of size and weight for EDCReversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry
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
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