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Kershaw Epistle vs Spyderco Manbug
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug 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 Manbug stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manbug stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 52% 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$85Most expensive
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
50 mm (1.97 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
64 mm (2.52 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
VG10 or CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryLightweight TasksMinimalist Design Appreciation
Everyday CarryKeychain CarryPrecise And Detailed Cutting
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
Excellent Cutting Performance For Its SizeLightweight And Easy To CarryReliable Back Lock MechanismSecure Grip With Bi Directional Texturing On HandleGood Edge Retention (especially CPM Spy27 Version)
Common complaints
Discontinued Product, Limited Availability
Not Suitable For Heavy Duty Tasks Due To Small SizeNo Pocket Clip Included
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