CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CIVIVI Natterjack stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Damascus steel (modern layered steel) for Damascus edition; 14C28N steel for OD Green edition
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
G10 (both editions)
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Black stonewash (OD Green edition); pattern typical of Damascus steel (Damascus edition)
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Button lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Rear flipper, ambidextrous thumb studs, button lock (for retraction)
Manual flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣EDC▣General cutting tasks▣Outdoor and indoor practical use
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
!Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
✓Durable construction✓Smooth and consistent deployment✓Ergonomic G10 handle with good grip✓Reliable button lock✓Good balance of size and utility✓Affordable price✓Attractive design and handle texture✓Multiple deployment methods including rear flipper and thumb studs
✓Easy to disassemble and clean without tools✓Solid Ken Onion design with good flipping action✓Deep-carry pocket clip✓Comfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Steel choice not high-end for the price⚠LE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocket⚠Titanium handle version is heavier than aluminum