Comparison Console
Kershaw Duster vs Kershaw Pub
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 82% 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$52Most expensive
US$31.99Cheapest
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
DuraLock
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUtility Cutting Tasks
Keychain CarryEveryday CarryOutdoor UseTravel
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight And Easy To HandleReliable Duralock MechanismSmooth Kvt Ball Bearing OpeningComfortable Glass Filled Nylon HandleEffective Control With Sheepsfoot Blade
Compact And Sleek DesignMultiple Useful Tools IntegratedGood Blade Steel And FinishLightweight And Portable
Common complaints
Edge Retention Requires Frequent MaintenanceBlade Steel Is Moderate Quality
No Pocket ClipFriction Folder Lock May Not Suit All Users
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