Comparison Console
Kershaw Dawnstar vs Kershaw Skyline 1760
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Skyline 1760 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 7% 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$48.99
Unknown
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
187 mm (7.36 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Sandvik 14C28N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BlackWash coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-up clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Everyday carryOpening packagesGeneral cutting tasksOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty pryingTasks requiring extremely strong tip
Common praise
Ergonomic textured handleAssisted opening with flipper for quick blade deploymentHawkbill blade shape effective for rope and box cuttingLightweight with weight-relieving handle pocketsReversible deep-carry pocket clip for ambidextrous carry
Lightweight and well-balancedSharp factory edgeGood grip with textured G10 handleSmooth and fast flipper openingSecure liner lock with easy disengagementNo blade play
Common complaints
Unknown
Bead blasted finish less corrosion resistant and less attractiveDelicate thin needle-like tip not suited for heavy piercing tasksRight-handed tip-up pocket clip only
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