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Kershaw Injection 3.0 vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$54.95Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead blast
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible tip-up
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
Unknown
Common praise
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
Unknown
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