Sometimes, the thing that takes an EDC knife from good to great is a seemingly simple, small change. In the case of Kershaw’s Iridium, the drop-point blade was swapped for a more aggressive reverse tanto. This move helped balance the silhouette for the better without sacrificing its capabilities.
That same knife has now been given new life with another simple change. As a result, this version, the Kershaw Mini Iridium Reverse Tanto, is more legal to carry in more places than ever before.
More legal than ever
Kershaw’s original Iridium, regardless of blade shape, clocked in at 7.9 inches with a 3.4-inch blade. While well-balanced, the blade length made carrying it somewhat prohibitive. Places with blade length restrictions typically mark any blade over three inches as illegal.
However, with the Kershaw Mini Iridium Reverse Tanto, the whole knife has been shrunk to 6.9 inches with a 3.0-inch blade. By simply shrinking it, this smaller knife is more legal in more places, as it now falls within the typical three-inch restrictions often put on pocket knives.
That shorter length is also more EDC-friendly, as it offers more discretion and is easier to carry. The change helps you maintain more pocket real estate for your other gear without eating up too much of the knife’s edge.
