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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Pacific Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pacific Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% 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$159.95Cheapest
US$171Most expensive
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
82.2 g (2.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
126 mm (4.96 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.9 mm (0.11 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
H-2 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Tumbled or black coated (variant dependent)
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Four-position reversible pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Saltwater environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor activities
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Exceptional corrosion resistanceLightweight and ergonomic handleReliable lockback mechanismVersatile blade edge options (PlainEdge and SpyderEdge)Four-position pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Some users find the blade thickness thin for heavy-duty tasks
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