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Kershaw Tumbler vs Spyderco Chicago

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Spyderco Chicago stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Chicago stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Chicago stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 63% 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.

Kershaw Tumbler — Blade length: 83 mm (3.27 in)Kershaw Tumbler — Overall length: 188 mm (7.40 in)Kershaw Tumbler — Closed length: 114 mm (4.49 in)Kershaw Tumbler — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)Kershaw Tumbler — Weight: 73.71 g (2.60 oz)Kershaw Tumbler — Retail price: US$118.99Spyderco Chicago — Blade length: 51 mm (2.01 in)Spyderco Chicago — Overall length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Spyderco Chicago — Closed length: 79 mm (3.11 in)Spyderco Chicago — Blade thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)Spyderco Chicago — Weight: 62 g (2.19 oz)Spyderco Chicago — Retail price: US$102Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$118.99Most expensive
US$102Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 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
Satin
Lock type
Sub-frame Lock
LinerLock
Opening method
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and flipper
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up, right or left hand
Reversible deep-pocket wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryCampingHikingTactical use
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 socially friendly sizeDurable CTS BD1N steel blade with good edge retention and corrosion resistanceSecure and comfortable G-10 handle with peel-ply textureReliable LinerLock mechanismReversible deep-pocket wire clip for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Common complaints
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