Kershaw Blur S30V vs Kershaw Cryo
Kershaw Blur S30V ($90) vs Kershaw Cryo ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Blur S30V | Kershaw Cryo |
|---|
| Price | $90 | $35 |
| Weight | 116g | 113g |
| Blade | 3.375" CPM-S30V | — |
| Opening | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Handle | Aluminum + Trac-Tec | Stainless Steel |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Lock | Liner | Frame Lock |
| Weight | 116g | 4 oz |
| Blade Steel | — | 8Cr13MoV |
| Blade Length | — | 2.75" |
| Coating | — | Titanium Carbo-Nitride |
Pros & Cons
Kershaw Blur S30V
- SpeedSafe assisted lightning fast
- S30V steel serious edge retention
- Made in Tualatin Oregon USA
- Trac-Tec grip works wet
- $90 for S30V + SpeedSafe value
- Assisted opening not legal everywhere
- 116g medium weight
- Sandblast finish shows wear
Kershaw Cryo
- Ridiculous value at $35
- Frame lock with assisted opening
- Rick Hinderer design DNA
- 8Cr13MoV steel is entry-level
- Heavy at 113g for the blade size
- Handle texture could be more aggressive
Kershaw Cryo is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.