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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 24% 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$146.25Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
CPM SPY27
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Round Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
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
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners
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