Comparison Console
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Kershaw Scallion
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% 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$99Cheapest
US$159.95Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
88.9 mm (3.50 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
Damascus
Handle material
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Finish
Unknown
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
DuraLock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Easy to open with assisted SpeedSafe mechanismStrong frame lock for one-handed operationAttractive Damascus blade and bead blasted handle finishRemovable pocket clip and lanyard hole for carry options
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
Unknown
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