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Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs CRKT HVAS
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 13% 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$45.79Cheapest
US$53.97Most expensive
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
115 mm (4.53 in)
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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