Comparison Console
Kershaw Decibel vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Decibel stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$38Cheapest
US$62.99Most expensive
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.54 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel with Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Titanium Carbo-Nitride Coating
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible Tip-Up
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim design for comfortable everyday carryDurable titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handleReversible pocket clip for tip-up carrySecure frame lock and ambidextrous thumb stud openingModern sci-fi inspired aesthetics
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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