Comparison Console
Kershaw Pub vs Spyderco Chicago
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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 219% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chicago 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$31.99Cheapest
US$102Most expensive
Weight
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
51 mm (2.01 in)Longest
Overall length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed blade
Satin
Lock type
Friction folder, slipjoint
LinerLock
Opening method
Manual (front flipper)
Round Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Compact and socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
Unknown
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