Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Filter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Scrambler 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.
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Work
▣Everyday carry▣General use▣Slice tasks
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
✓Smooth and fast assisted opening✓Good edge retention for the steel type✓Comfortable handle with good grip✓Ambidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠None clearly documented in provided sources
⚠Weight is moderate for some users⚠Blade steel is adequate but not premium⚠Limited availability due to status discontinued in some listings