Kershaw Blur S30V vs Kershaw Iridium
Kershaw Blur S30V ($90) vs Kershaw Iridium ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Blur S30V | Kershaw Iridium |
|---|
| Price | $90 | $65 |
| Weight | 116g | 113g |
| Blade | 3.375" CPM-S30V | — |
| Opening | SpeedSafe assisted | — |
| Handle | Aluminum + Trac-Tec | — |
| Origin | Tualatin, OR USA | — |
| Lock | Liner | Liner lock |
| Weight | 116g | 4.0oz |
| Blade Steel | — | D2 |
| Blade Length | — | 3.4" |
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 Iridium
- Premium design
- Sharp detent
- Class-leading value
- D2 stains
- Liner not reversible
Kershaw Iridium is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.