Comparison Console
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Tuna stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 176% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel 4-Max Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 27% 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$69.99Cheapest
Weight
290 g (10.23 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
255 mm (10.04 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
153 mm (6.02 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4.8 mm (0.19 in)Thickest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-10A stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Griv-Ex with stainless steel liners and Griv-Ex backspacer
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed black finish
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
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, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Heavy Duty Everyday CarryJob Site UseUtility Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)General UseHeavy Duty Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Very Strong And Durable DesignReliable Tri Ad LockGood Balance Of Size And Weight For Heavy UseGood Handle Grip And Materials
Rugged And Tested Locking SystemClean And Essential LinesCompact And LightweightGood Grip And DurabilityReliable PerformanceSmooth Deployment After Break In
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade Not Very Sharp Out Of The BoxInitially Stiff Action Requiring Break In
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