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Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Spyderco Tenacious
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Tenacious stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% 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$97Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)
86 mm (3.39 in)
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
111 mm (4.37 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Unknown
Satin or non-reflective black oxide coating
Lock type
DuraLock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Four-position Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Daily CarryOutdoor UseBudget Tactical Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty construction workLong term intensive use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
Incredible value for moneyReal G-10 handles, not cheap plasticAmbidextrous 4-way pocket clipFull flat grind provides excellent slicingSmooth action with bronze washersSolid lockup and good ergonomics
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
8Cr13MoV steel requires more frequent sharpeningLiner lock is less advanced than Compression LockNot a deep-carry pocket clip; knife shows in pocketMade in China, not USA
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