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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$154Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
60.33 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
149.23 mm (5.88 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
LC200N
Handle material
Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
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
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
Common complaints
Unknown
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available
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