Kershaw Iridium vs Kershaw Airspace
Kershaw Iridium ($65) vs Kershaw Airspace ($89.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Kershaw Iridium | Kershaw Airspace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $65 | $89.99 |
| Weight | 113g | 48g |
| Blade Steel | D2 | — |
| Blade Length | 3.4" | — |
| Lock | Liner lock | DuraLock |
| Weight | 4.0oz | 48g (Kershaw published) |
| Material | — | 14C28N blade, glass-filled polymer handle |
| Blade | — | 3.0 in |
Pros & Cons
Kershaw Iridium
- Premium design
- Sharp detent
- Class-leading value
- D2 stains
- Liner not reversible
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 Iridium is the better value at $65. If weight matters most, Kershaw Airspace carries lighter at 48g. Both are part of our curated knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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