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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$151.5Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
CTS BD1N
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Compression Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Wire Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical and utility cuttingOutdoor and field tasksHeavy-duty cutting
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-Duty Prying and TwistingDeep-Pocket/Low-Profile CarrySmall Hands or Glove Use
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 and comfortable handleVery good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughnessStrong and reliable compression lockAmbidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Fragile TipLow Blade-to-Handle RatioCleaning Difficulty
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