Comparison Console
Kershaw Turismo 5505 vs WE Knife Fornix 2016B
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 422% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Fornix 2016B stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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$44.99Cheapest
US$235Most expensive
Weight
94 g (3.32 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
88 mm (3.46 in)Longest
Overall length
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
99 mm (3.90 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 high-carbon tool steel
CPM 20CV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Titanium
Finish
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Blackwashed (blade) / Blackwashed (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Flipper, thumb hole
Clip type
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Everyday carryEDC
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
High build qualityExcellent steel and edge retentionSolid frame lock mechanismGood ergonomics and carry comfort
Common complaints
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
Some variability in reported weightsPrice is relatively highLimited availability due to limited production run
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