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Kershaw Heist vs Spyderco Efficient
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Efficient 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$55Cheapest
US$65Most expensive
Weight
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 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
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewash
Satin or Black oxide coated blade
Lock type
DuraLock crossbar lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Spyderco Trademark Round Hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Reversible hourglass clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Everyday carryTactical useValue-oriented users
Not best for
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Unknown
Common praise
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Good value for the priceSolid build quality for a budget bladeComfortable ergonomic handleEffective and secure liner lock mechanismReversible clip for versatile carry options
Common complaints
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
Blade steel is lower-end (8Cr13MoV) compared to high-end knives
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