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Kershaw Tumbler vs Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Tumbler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$118.99Cheapest
US$143.25Most expensive
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
Overall length
188 mm (7.40 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
CTS BD1N
Handle material
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
FRCP
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin or Diamond-Like Carbon
Lock type
Sub-frame Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Manual with KVT ball-bearing system and flipper
Round Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up, right or left hand
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoorWork
Everyday carryTactical useAmbidextrous operationOne-handed openingLightweight folding knives
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
Excellent ambidextrous design with reversible clip and round hole openingLightweight and ergonomic handle design with secure gripStrong and smooth Ball Bearing Lock mechanismHigh-quality CTS BD1N blade steel with good cutting performance
Common complaints
Unknown
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