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Kershaw Pub vs Spyderco UK Penknife
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Pub stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 322% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Pub stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 85% 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$135Most expensive
Weight
55 g (1.94 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
40.6 mm (1.60 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Anodized aluminum front, steel back
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed blade
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
Friction folder, slipjoint
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Manual (front flipper)
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Unknown
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryEveryday carryOutdoor useTravel
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
Common praise
Compact and sleek designMultiple useful tools integratedGood blade steel and finishLightweight and portable
Excellent edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
No pocket clipFriction folder lock may not suit all users
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks
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