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Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% 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 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, 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$99Cheapest
US$143.25Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
118 mm (4.65 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Aluminum
FRCP
Finish
Unknown
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
DuraLock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Round Hole
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
Unknown
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