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Kershaw Airspace vs Kershaw Misdirect XL
Kershaw Airspace ($89.99) vs Kershaw Misdirect XL ($54.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Airspace | Kershaw Misdirect XL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $54.99 |
| Weight | 48g | 119g |
| Material | 14C28N blade, glass-filled polymer handle | 4Cr14 blade, painted stainless steel handle |
| Weight | 48g (Kershaw published) | 119g (Kershaw published) |
| Blade | 3.0 in | 3.37 in |
| Lock | DuraLock | Frame lock |
Pros & Cons
Kershaw Airspace
- 48 g all-up
- 14C28N holds an edge and resists rust
- DuraLock is a reversible, ambidextrous mechanism
- Polymer handle feels light in the hand
- $90 is high for the materials
Kershaw Misdirect XL
- Frame lock with overtravel stop
- Under $55
- Stainless handle is durable
- 4Cr14 is a basic steel
- 119 g is heavy for the blade length
Kershaw Misdirect XL is the better value at $54.99. If weight matters most, Kershaw Airspace carries lighter at 48g. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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