Comparison Console
Kershaw Fatback vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Fatback stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$43.99Cheapest
US$55Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
193 mm (7.60 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.75 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black-oxide coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Good grip due to aggressive texturingReliable assisted openingVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip positionsAffordable price
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Unknown
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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