Comparison Console
Kershaw Injection 3.5 vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 80% 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 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 393% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$296Most expensive
Weight
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Bead Blast
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
EDCHeavy-duty slicingTough cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments requiring low-maintenance stainless steel blades
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
Excellent edge retentionVery sharp out of the boxRobust construction and feelSmooth action with phosphor bronze washersAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Not assisted opening, manual only
Requires diligent maintenance to avoid corrosionHandle ergonomics can feel blocky and less refinedHeavier and thicker compared to some other EDC foldersNot a discreet carry due to clip style and size
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