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Kershaw Epistle vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$53.99Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Lightest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
183 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Everyday CarryCollector
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
High-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
Discontinued product, limited availability
Unknown
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