Comparison Console
Kershaw Filter vs WE Knife Chimera 814DS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$41.99
Unknown
Weight
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
141.2 g (4.98 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
4Cr14 stainless steel
Damasteel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Mokuti, titanium
Finish
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Flipper with ball bearing assisted action
Clip type
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork
Everyday carryEDCRight-handed use
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed use
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 quality Damasteel bladeIntricate titanium handle designSmooth ball bearing flipper actionLifetime warranty
Common complaints
None clearly documented in provided sources
Right-hand only pocket clipNot left-handed friendly
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