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Kershaw Dawnstar vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% 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$48.99Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
BlackWash coating
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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