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Kershaw Knockout vs Spyderco Centofante 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Knockout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$132Most expensive
Weight
96.4 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
80 mm (3.15 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with stainless steel sub-frame
FRN
Finish
Stonewash and DLC coating (varies by model)
Satin
Lock type
Sub-frame lock (frame lock variant)
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening with thumb studs and flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Four-way reversible deep-carry pocket clip (tip-up, left/right)
Adjustable, right side tip-up or tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useLaw enforcementFirst respondersOutdoor use
EDCHuntingTactical useCampingSurvivalHiking
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
Elegant design with practical usabilityHigh-quality VG-10 steel blade with excellent sharpness and edge retentionLightweight and comfortable FRN handleSturdy back lock mechanismAdjustable clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
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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