Comparison Console
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs CRKT Heiho Deadbolt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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$45.79Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Longest
Overall length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
102 mm (4.02 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Strong and ambidextrous Tri-Ad locking mechanismDurable glass reinforced nylon handle with gentle textureExcellent edge retention and strength from AUS10A steelLightweight and compact for easy carry
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
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