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Kershaw Mini Iridium vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% 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 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$146.25Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
75 mm (2.95 in)Shortest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
DuraLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners
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