Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 305% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade 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.
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
BlackWash steel finish
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Multiuse▣EDC
▣Everyday Carry▣Collector
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Versatile multiuse blade✓Compact size for EDC✓Good grip with textured glass-filled nylon handle✓Dual thumb studs allow ambidextrous use✓Includes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
✓High-quality VG-10 steel blade✓Compact and light design at 2.75 oz.✓Collector's favorite with limited production
Common complaints
⚠Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knives⚠Blade thickness not specified clearly⚠Blade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches