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Kershaw Mini Iridium vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Iridium stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$151.5Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
CTS BD1N
Handle material
6061-T6 aluminum
FRN
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade; black anodized handle
Satin
Lock type
DuraLock
Compression Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud and KVT ball bearings
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryLightweight usePortability
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
Common praise
Lightweight and portableSmooth deployment with KVT ball bearingsSecure DuraLock lockStylish design with black or colorful anodized aluminum handle
Lightweight and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
No complaints clearly stated in provided sources
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
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