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Kershaw Injection 3.5 vs Spyderco Rubicon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rubicon stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$59.99
Unknown
Weight
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Carbon Fiber
Finish
Bead Blast
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Utility TasksAmbidextrous Use
Everyday CarryLightweight EDCCollector's Piece With Premium Finish
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Utility WorkTasks Requiring Larger Blade Size
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
Beautiful Carbon Fibre HandleGreat Flipper ActionEase Of Opening The Knife For MaintenanceNice Blade ShapeHigh Quality Carbon Fiber Handle Finish
Common complaints
Not Assisted Opening, Manual Only
Some Minor Issues Noted In Reviews But Outweighed By Positives
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