Comparison Console
Kershaw Oso Sweet vs Kershaw Pub
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Oso Sweet stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 96% 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$43.99Most expensive
US$31.99Cheapest
Weight
90.7 g (3.20 oz)Heaviest
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.5 mm (3.13 in)Longest
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
184.4 mm (7.26 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
105 mm (4.13 in)Longest
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GRN)
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
Finish
Satin finish blade
Stonewashed blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Friction folder, slipjoint
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening (flipper/extended tang)
Manual (front flipper)
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry useBox openingLight outdoor tasks
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted opening actionSecure, comfortable grip with textured handleLightweight and well balancedAffordable price point
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Common complaints
None clearly supported by sources
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
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