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Kizer Pioneer vs Kizer Squidward

Kizer Pioneer ($215) vs Kizer Squidward ($69) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

Kizer Pioneer
Kizer
Pioneer
$215
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Kizer Squidward
Kizer
Squidward
$69
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Spec-by-spec
SpecKizer PioneerKizer Squidward
Price$215$69
Weight106g65g
Blade Length3.20" / 80.76mm2.81"/72mm
Overall Length7.43" / 188.70mm6.77"/172mm
Blade MaterialM390154CM
Handle MaterialTitanium & Marble Carbon FiberRichlite
Blade Thickness0.138" / 3.5mm0.11"/2.8mm
Weight106g (3.74 oz, Kizer product page)65g (2.29 oz, Kizer product page)
Pros & Cons

Kizer Pioneer

  • M390 blade steel
  • Titanium & Marble Carbon Fiber handle
  • $215 is a considered purchase

Kizer Squidward

  • 154CM blade steel
  • Richlite handle
  • Sold direct by the brand, so availability and shipping vary
Kizer Squidward is the better value at $69. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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