Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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.
8Cr13MoV stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Stainless steel
Finish
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣EDC use
▣Everyday carry▣Work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Solid build quality✓Fast assisted opening✓Comfortable handle✓Good value for the price✓Versatile pocket carry options
✓Well-balanced and solid frame lock action✓Comfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouring✓Protective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratches✓Fast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud