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Kizer Doberman vs Kizer Wharning

Kizer Doberman ($169) vs Kizer Wharning ($79.98) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Kizer Doberman
Kizer
Doberman
$169
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Kizer Wharning
Kizer
Wharning
$79.98
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Spec-by-spec
SpecKizer DobermanKizer Wharning
Price$169$79.98
Weight167g105g
Blade Length3.66"/93mm3.4" /86.47mm
Overall Length8.66"/220mm7.76" / 197.18mm
Blade MaterialS35VNN690
Handle MaterialTitaniumvortex pattern micarta
Blade Thickness0.12"/3.0mm0.12" / 3mm
Weight167g (5.89 oz, Kizer product page)105g (3.70 oz, Kizer product page)
Pros & Cons

Kizer Doberman

  • S35VN blade steel
  • Titanium handle
  • $169 is a considered purchase

Kizer Wharning

  • N690 blade steel
  • vortex pattern micarta handle
  • Sold direct by the brand, so availability and shipping vary
Kizer Wharning is the better value at $79.98. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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