Comparison Console
Kershaw Misdirect vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for overall 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$46.99Most expensive
US$44.99Cheapest
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)
74 mm (2.91 in)
Overall length
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
4Cr13 stainless steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPackage openingQuick deployment
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
Common praise
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionAssisted opening is quick and reliableComfortable stainless steel handleVersatile pocket clip with multiple mounting optionsFrame lock provides secure blade locking
Compact size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
Common complaints
Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC usersBlade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
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