Comparison Console
Kershaw Duster vs Spyderco Chicago
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Duster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Duster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Duster stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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$52Cheapest
US$102Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
DuraLock
LinerLock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasks
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
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 socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
Edge retention requires frequent maintenanceBlade steel is moderate quality
Unknown
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