Comparison Console
Kershaw Epistle vs Spyderco Pingo
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Epistle stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 21% 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$53.99
Unknown
Weight
61 g (2.15 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Böhler N690Co
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Bead-blasted finish, clear anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Manual opening with thumb stud
Two-handed opening
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (tip-up, right)
Tip-up, reversible, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight tasksMinimalist design appreciation
Everyday carry (EDC)
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 and compactDurable FRN handleGood blade steelSuitable for legal carry in restrictive regions
Common complaints
Discontinued product, limited availability
Blade does not lockNo one-handed opening
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