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Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs CRKT Overland
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Overland stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Overland stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 184% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 37% 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$66Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip (right side)
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy-duty everyday carryJob site useUtility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Not best for
Unknown
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Common praise
Very strong and durable designReliable Tri-Ad lockGood balance of size and weight for heavy useGood handle grip and materials
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Common complaints
Unknown
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
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