Comparison Console
Kershaw Highball XL vs Kershaw Knockout
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$91.99Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
Unknown
200 mm (7.87 in)
Closed length
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 Tool Steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Finish
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Lock type
Frame lock
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Opening method
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy wood carvingHard chopping tasks
Common praise
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Lightweight for its sizeStrong and secure sub-frame lockFast and reliable assisted openingGood corrosion resistanceBalanced design
Common complaints
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
Blade grind not ideal for hard wood carvingSpeedSafe system can be noisy and harder to closeSome hot-spotting of lockbar on index finger
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