Kershaw Monitor 2041vsSOG Terminus SJ

The Kershaw Monitor and the SOG Terminus SJ are both compact folding knives built with D2 tool steel blades and straight edges, making them easy to compare side by side. Both fold to the same 4.2 in closed length, so pocket footprint is nearly identical.

The Kershaw comes in black with a nylon handle and weighs 2.7 oz, while the SOG stands out in OD Green with a G-10 handle and weighs slightly more at 2.8 oz. Buyers who want a lighter knife with a bit more blade length may lean toward the Kershaw, while those who prefer a G-10 grip and a harder-rated edge may look at the SOG.