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For quite some time now, my go-to EDC folder has been a Kershaw One Ton. I bought one on a whim, initially thought it was too "beefy" for office use despite being very thin but eventually came to like it a lot. However, I've always wished that KAI would either offer an upgraded Kershaw (USA?) version with better steel, or maybe a ZT version. Well, that hasn't happened, but after seeing some pics of the Kizer Ki4411F2, I'm starting to think that might be the next best thing . . . and a major step up.
Obviously, materials will be much better on the Kizer than on the Kershaw, and while both are made in China, I would expect Kizer to have excellent workmanship. I know the blade length is the same and the Ki4411F2 is longer overall (longer handle) but the only thing I'm not sure about is thickness. I didn't see that listed anywhere for the Ki4411F2, and I would expect it to be thicker than the One Ton by virtue of being a liner lock vs. frame lock, but the One Ton has always been practically invisible in my pocket due being so thin. Still, that's a compromise I'd be willing to make.
That being said, I haven't found many reviews that mention ergonomics, so that's mainly what I'm looking for input on.
Obviously, materials will be much better on the Kizer than on the Kershaw, and while both are made in China, I would expect Kizer to have excellent workmanship. I know the blade length is the same and the Ki4411F2 is longer overall (longer handle) but the only thing I'm not sure about is thickness. I didn't see that listed anywhere for the Ki4411F2, and I would expect it to be thicker than the One Ton by virtue of being a liner lock vs. frame lock, but the One Ton has always been practically invisible in my pocket due being so thin. Still, that's a compromise I'd be willing to make.
That being said, I haven't found many reviews that mention ergonomics, so that's mainly what I'm looking for input on.