Comparison Console
Kershaw Knockout 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 21% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$125Cheapest
US$159.95Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 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
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Damascus
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical UseLaw EnforcementFirst RespondersOutdoor Use
Everyday UseEveryday Carry (EDC)
Not best for
Heavy Wood CarvingHard Chopping Tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight For Its SizeStrong And Secure Sub Frame LockFast And Reliable Assisted OpeningGood Corrosion ResistanceBalanced Design
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 Grind Not Ideal For Hard Wood CarvingSpeedsafe System Can Be Noisy And Harder To CloseSome Hot Spotting Of Lockbar On Index Finger
Unknown
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