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Kershaw Injection 3.5 vs Spyderco Nirvana
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, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Nirvana 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$59.99Cheapest
US$88Most expensive
Weight
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
136.1 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM S90V stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Bead Blast
Satin / Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Reeve Integral Lock (R.I.L.)
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Removable steel pocket clip, tip-down, right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
Everyday carryCollectorsKnife 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
Beautifully madeSmooth actionGood lockupExcellent materialsErgonomic and durable handle design
Common complaints
Not assisted opening, manual only
Lock stick when new, easily fixed
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