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Kershaw Method vs Spyderco Centofante 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Centofante 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$49.99Cheapest
US$132Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
Overall length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
BlackWash™ (black-oxide coating)
Satin
Lock type
Inset liner lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual, KVT ball-bearing system with built-in flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Single-position pocketclip (right side, tip-up)
Adjustable, right side tip-up or tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral outdoor use
EDCHuntingTactical useCampingSurvivalHiking
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryHolds a sharp edge well and is easy to sharpenSmooth, quick manual opening with flipperGood blade protection with BlackWash coatingSecure liner lock and quality handle materials
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
Discontinued model; may be harder to findRight hand tip-up clip only, limiting carry options
Unknown
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