Comparison Console
Kershaw Filter vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 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$41.99Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
4Cr14 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
None clearly documented in provided sources
Not assisted opening, manual only
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