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Kershaw Injection 3.5 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 43% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$59.99Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
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 steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Utility TasksAmbidextrous Use
Everyday CarryUrban ProfessionalsTravelersOutdoor Enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Performance 8cr13mov Blade Steel Offers Good Edge RetentionSmooth Manual Thumb Stud Opening And Secure Liner LockReversible Pocket Clip For Left Or Right Hand CarryWell Textured G 10 Handle For Secure GripAesthetic Custom Details From Designer Todd Rexford
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
Not Assisted Opening, Manual Only
Unknown
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