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Kershaw Turismo 5505 vs Spyderco GrassHopper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 137% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$44.99Most expensive
US$33Cheapest
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
Unknown
Common praise
Compact size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
Compact and easy to carryGood size for work knifeAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
Unknown
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