Comparison Console
Kershaw Heist vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist 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$55Most expensive
US$54.95Cheapest
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Bead blast
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
Common praise
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
Common complaints
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
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