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Kershaw Epistle vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% 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$15Cheapest
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
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
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
Common complaints
Discontinued product, limited availability
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks
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