Comparison Console
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs CRKT Razelcliffe Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 33% 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$45.79Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
92.68 g (3.27 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
54.05 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Overall length
177.8 mm (7.00 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Black Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
Flipper
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Stainless Steel pocket clip (Right - Tip Up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday Carry
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
Compact sizeSolid feel in-handGood grip due to deep finger choil and thumb friction groovesVersatile for slicing, shaving, chopping, and paring
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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