Comparison Console
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$68.99Most expensive
US$44.99Cheapest
Weight
116.2 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
69.85 mm (2.75 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Closed length
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
Stainless steel
Finish
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryWorkEDC Use
Everyday CarryCompact Pocket KnifeUsers Who Prefer Assisted Opening
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Tasks Requiring Larger Blade
Common praise
Solid Build QualityFast Assisted OpeningComfortable HandleGood Value For The PriceVersatile Pocket Carry Options
Compact Size With Comfortable Four Finger GripSmooth And Quick Assisted OpeningGood Blade Steel (D2) With Excellent Edge RetentionStealthy Black Finish And Quality Construction
Common complaints
No Specific Complaints Noted In Provided Sources
Some Older Models Use Kvt Ball Bearings; Newer Use Bronze Phosphor Washers Which May Differ In FeelLimited Blade Length For Larger Tasks
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