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Kershaw Scallion vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scallion stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% 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 UK Penknife 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$135Cheapest
Weight
76.56 g (2.70 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 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
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Blade thickness
Unknown
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Damascus
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead blasted stainless steel handle; Damascus blade finish
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
Frame lock
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip for tip-up carry
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday useEveryday Carry (EDC)
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
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 edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
Unknown
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks
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