Comparison Console
Kershaw Mini Iridium vs Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Kiwi 4 G-10 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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$83.99Cheapest
US$98.99Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
65 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
172 mm (6.77 in)Shortest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.4 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
DuraLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Tip-up (left/right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Everyday carryTactical knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Lightweight at 54 gramsCompact size with 65mm bladeErgonomic G10 handleReliable lock back mechanismAmbidextrous clip placement
Common complaints
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
No sheath or pouch included
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