Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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.
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Assisted Opening
Clip type
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Package Opening▣Quick Deployment
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣General Work Tasks▣Light Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Durable Blade Steel With Good Edge Retention✓Assisted Opening Is Quick And Reliable✓Comfortable Stainless Steel Handle✓Versatile Pocket Clip With Multiple Mounting Options✓Frame Lock Provides Secure Blade Locking
✓Reliable Assisted Opening Mechanism✓Robust And Durable Design✓Good Balance Of Size And Weight For EDC✓Reversible Deep Carry Pocket Clip Allows Ambidextrous Carry
Common complaints
⚠Weight May Be Slightly High For Ultra Light EDC Users⚠Blade Size/moderate For Some Users Looking For Smaller Or Larger Knives