Comparison Console
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$64.99Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
127 mm (5.00 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Unknown
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
DuraLock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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