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Kershaw Dividend vs Spyderco Matriarch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dividend stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Matriarch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$179.99Cheapest
US$182Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
217 mm (8.54 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
9.3 mm (0.37 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Composite - CPM D2 & Bohler N690
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Bead-blasted finish on blade, olive anodized handle
Black TiCN-coated blade (in Emerson Wave model)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Spyderco Round Hole and Emerson Opener wave feature
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Four-position clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryPersonal protectionHuntingCampingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty fixed blade tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionDurable composite bladeLightweight and strong handleSmooth assisted openingVersatile pocket clip
Exceptional cutting performance with serrated VG-10 bladeFast and confident deployment with Emerson OpenerLightweight yet strong FRN handle with good gripVersatile carry options with four-position clipDurable build suitable for tactical and outdoor use
Common complaints
Unknown
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