Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo 1555TI stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel with titanium carbo-nitride coating
FRN
Finish
Matte grey titanium carbo-nitride coating
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Lock type
Liner lock / frame lock with lockbar stabilization
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with dual thumbstuds and flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible carrying clip, 4-position (right or left, tip-up or tip-down)
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣EDC use
▣Everyday carry▣Hunting▣Tactical▣Camping▣Survival
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy-duty prying!Food prep with the saber-ground blade!Deep-pocket covert carry
Common praise
✓Solid build quality✓Fast assisted opening✓Comfortable handle✓Good value for the price✓Versatile pocket carry options
✓Lightweight yet rugged construction✓Secure grip with bi-directional texturing✓Easy ambidextrous one-handed opening✓Strong and reliable lock back✓High-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Common complaints
⚠No specific complaints noted in provided sources
⚠Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel liners⚠Slight blade play may develop after extended use