Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Endgame 2095 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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.
Steel handle with bronze PVD-coated and glass-filled nylon overlays
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed finish
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Manual flipper with KVT ball bearing system
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (tip-up)
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Work▣Collection
▣Everyday Carry▣Package Opening▣Quick Deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓High Edge Retention And Wear Resistance Due To D2 Tool Steel✓Smooth Opening Action With Kvt Ball Bearings✓Multi Layered And Unique Handle Design✓Reversible Deep Carry Pocketclip For Convenient Carry
✓Durable Blade Steel With Good Edge Retention✓Assisted Opening Is Quick And Reliable✓Comfortable Stainless Steel Handle✓Versatile Pocket Clip With Multiple Mounting Options✓Frame Lock Provides Secure Blade Locking
Common complaints
⚠None Explicitly Mentioned In Sources
⚠Weight May Be Slightly High For Ultra Light EDC Users⚠Blade Size/moderate For Some Users Looking For Smaller Or Larger Knives