Comparison Console
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$62.99Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
98 mm (3.86 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Unknown
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
DuraLock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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