Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Filter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% 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 Decibel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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.
Stainless Steel with Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Stainless steel
Finish
Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible Tip-Up
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry
▣Everyday carry▣Work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Lightweight and slim design for comfortable everyday carry✓Durable titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle✓Reversible pocket clip for tip-up carry✓Secure frame lock and ambidextrous thumb stud opening✓Modern sci-fi inspired aesthetics
✓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