Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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.
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Package opening▣Quick deployment
▣Everyday carry▣General use▣Slice tasks
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
✓Smooth and fast assisted opening✓Good edge retention for the steel type✓Comfortable handle with good grip✓Ambidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC users⚠Blade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives
⚠Weight is moderate for some users⚠Blade steel is adequate but not premium⚠Limited availability due to status discontinued in some listings