Comparison Console
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Kershaw Mini Iridium
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 14% 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$99Most expensive
US$83.99Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Unknown
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Lock type
DuraLock
DuraLock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
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