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Kershaw Outlier vs WE Knife Swordfin
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 352% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Swordfin 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$64.99Cheapest
US$294Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
97.1 g (3.43 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
83.4 mm (3.28 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
195.7 mm (7.70 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
112.3 mm (4.42 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Glass-filled nylon
Shredded Carbon Fiber
Finish
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Black Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Front Flipper & Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-Up, Right Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseEveryday CarryUtility Tasks Like Cutting Rope And Opening Packages
EDCTactical Knives
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
High Quality CPM 20cv Blade Steel.Lightweight And Well Balanced At 97.1 Grams.Durable Shredded Carbon Fiber Handle With Titanium Liners.Smooth Liner Lock With Reliable Locking Mechanism.Ergonomic Front Flipper And Thumb Stud Opening Methods.
Common complaints
None Explicitly Mentioned In Sources
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