Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% 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 Shuffle II 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible Tip-Up
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry
▣Multiuse▣EDC
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
✓Versatile multiuse blade✓Compact size for EDC✓Good grip with textured glass-filled nylon handle✓Dual thumb studs allow ambidextrous use✓Includes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
⚠None clearly supported by provided sources
⚠Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knives⚠Blade thickness not specified clearly⚠Blade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches