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Kershaw Tumbler vs Spyderco Cat
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Cat stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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$118.99Most expensive
US$108Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
Sub-frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and flipper
Unknown
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up, right or left hand
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Durable handle material with integrated carbon fiber overlayLong-lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance due to D2 blade steelSmooth manual opening with KVT ball-bearing systemReversible deep-carry pocket clip offers convenient carry options
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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