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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$122Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
138 mm (5.43 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
AUS-8
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Dark coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Unknown
Pocket clip right-hand only
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