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Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point vs CRKT Bona Fide
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% 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
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Code 4 Spear Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$99Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Handle material
6061 Aluminum
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Finish
Satin polished blade, hard-anodized gun metal grey handle
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Lock type
Tri-Ad locking mechanism
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual Thumb Studs
Manual flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous stainless pocket/belt clip
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
EDC utility usesSelf defenseCutting ropeSlicing fruitGarden pruningLaw enforcement everyday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Not best for
Unknown
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Common praise
Lightweight and easy to carryDurable and sturdy constructionComfortable handle with thumb rest and finger groovesExcellent lock mechanism (Tri-Ad lock)Sharp razor polished bladeAmbidextrous opening and clip
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Common complaints
Unknown
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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