Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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.
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Liner Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣Tactical use
▣Everyday carry▣Outdoor use▣Tactical▣Work tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing design✓Reliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizer✓Smooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted opening✓Comfortable handle with secure grip✓Deep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
✓Durable blade steel with good edge retention✓Lightweight and strong handle✓Fast, easy assisted opening✓Versatile reversible clip✓Secure locking liner
Common complaints
⚠Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)⚠Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimal⚠Slick blade coating may be slippery with dirty hands⚠Assisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
⚠Discontinued status⚠Variations in retail pricing⚠Manufactured in China