Comparison Console
Kershaw Epistle vs Kershaw Shuffle II
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 28% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
102 mm (4.02 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
MultiuseEDC
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
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Discontinued product, limited availability
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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