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Kershaw Mini Natrix vs Spyderco Urban
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Urban stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Mini Natrix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$49.95Cheapest
US$105Most expensive
Weight
55.9 g (1.97 oz)Lightest
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
165 mm (6.50 in)Longest
154 mm (6.06 in)Shortest
Closed length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV (some versions D2 steel)
Bohler M398 / N690Co (sources differ)
Handle material
G-10 (black or red) or copper
FRN
Finish
Black coated (8Cr13MoV version), stonewash (D2 steel version)
Satin
Lock type
Sub-frame lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Flipper tab with KVT ball-bearing pivot system
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Deep-carry pocket clip, ambidextrous tip-up carry
Wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useCompact foldable knife
Everyday carry in legal restrictive areasLightweight EDC useFine cutting tasks
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingFixed blade knife tasks
Heavy-duty cutting requiring blade lockHard work that risks blade closureCutting very tough materials
Common praise
Smooth and quick flipper deploymentLightweight and ergonomic handleEffective sub-frame lock securityVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip
Lightweight and compact designExcellent blade steel with good edge retentionComfortable and secure grip with finger choilDiscreet and socially-friendly non-locking slipjoint mechanismPositive and distinct opening and closing clicks
Common complaints
Some versions heavier due to copper handleBlade steel 8Cr13MoV less premium than D2
Not suitable for hard or heavy-duty cutting tasks due to slipjoint designBlade steel may require care to prevent rust (especially K390 variant)Limited blade length may restrict some uses
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