Kershaw Align 1405vsCold Steel SR1 Lite

The Kershaw Align 1405 is a compact pocket knife with a 3.15 in straight edge blade and a stainless steel handle finished in gray PVD. At 3.6 oz and a closed length of 4.1 in, it's built for carrying light and staying out of the way until you need it. It comes backed by a limited lifetime warranty and is priced at $46.99.

The Cold Steel SR1 Lite steps up in size with a 4 in clip point blade and a Griv-Ex handle in black. It weighs 6.9 oz, closes at 5.39 in, and stretches to 9.38 in overall when open. It's priced at $57.99 and made in Taiwan, compared to the Align's China origin.