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Kershaw Kuro vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Kuro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 112% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Kuro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$50.99Cheapest
US$108Most expensive
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.74 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide coating
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper
Unknown
Clip type
3-position (right/left, tip-up; right, tip-down)
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork useCutting fibrous materials
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast assisted opening with ambidextrous flipperGood edge-holding and strength from 8Cr13MoV steelDurable handle material with good gripVersatile blade with tanto point and partial serration
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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