Kershaw Cryo vs Kershaw Iridium
Kershaw Cryo ($35) 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 Cryo | Kershaw Iridium |
|---|
| Price | $35 | $65 |
| Weight | 113g | 113g |
| Blade Steel | 8Cr13MoV | D2 |
| Blade Length | 2.75" | 3.4" |
| Handle | Stainless Steel | — |
| Lock | Frame Lock | Liner lock |
| Weight | 4 oz | 4.0oz |
| Coating | Titanium Carbo-Nitride | — |
Pros & Cons
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 Iridium
- Premium design
- Sharp detent
- Class-leading value
- D2 stains
- Liner not reversible
Kershaw Cryo is the better value at $35. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.