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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 56% 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$159.95Most expensive
US$125.95Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday UseEveryday Carry (EDC)
Marine And Saltwater EnvironmentsRescue Work And Emergency CuttingOutdoor And EDC Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Chopping Or Prying TasksTasks Requiring Pointed Blade Tip
Common praise
Easy To Open With Assisted Speedsafe MechanismStrong Frame Lock For One Handed OperationAttractive Damascus Blade And Bead Blasted Handle FinishRemovable Pocket Clip And Lanyard Hole For Carry Options
Highly Corrosion Resistant Blade Steel For Saltwater UseErgonomic FRN Handle With Volcano Grip TextureAmbidextrous Reversible Pocket ClipEffective Cutting Performance With Hollow Ground Serrated Or Plain Edge Blades
Common complaints
Unknown
Some Versions Heavier Than Comparable KnivesLimited Tip For Piercing Tasks Due To Sheepfoot Blade Shape
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