Comparison Console
Kershaw Epistle vs Kershaw Mixtape
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mixtape stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mixtape stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mixtape stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mixtape stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mixtape stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$53.99Most expensive
US$47.99Cheapest
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass Filled Nylon
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Thumb disk
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Right hand only, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Everyday carryLightweight usePiercing and general cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim designDurable 8Cr13MoV blade steelEasy one-handed manual openingGood corrosion resistanceClear anodized aluminum handle for durability and style
Lightweight designSharp bladeSecure liner lockEasy to clean constructionWicked sharp edge
Common complaints
Discontinued product, limited availability
Unknown
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