Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% 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.
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work
▣Everyday carry▣Package opening▣Quick deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Well-balanced and solid frame lock action✓Comfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouring✓Protective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratches✓Fast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
✓Durable blade steel with good edge retention✓Assisted opening is quick and reliable✓Comfortable stainless steel handle✓Versatile pocket clip with multiple mounting options✓Frame lock provides secure blade locking
Common complaints
⚠None clearly documented in provided sources
⚠Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC users⚠Blade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives