Comparison Console
Kershaw Outlier vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$64.99Most expensive
US$62.99Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
180 mm (7.09 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday carry
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
None explicitly mentioned in sources
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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