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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Rescue 3
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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% 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$150Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 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
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Lockback
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
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
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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