Comparison Console
Kershaw Outcome vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 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$62.99Most expensive
US$44.99Cheapest
Weight
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
170 mm (6.69 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)
99 mm (3.90 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assisted Opening
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
Common praise
Reliable assisted opening mechanismRobust and durable designGood balance of size and weight for EDCReversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry
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
Unknown
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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