Comparison Console
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the lightest option for weight.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CRKT Squid 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.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Mini Recon 1 Clip Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$43Cheapest
Weight
99.2 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
99.22 g (3.50 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)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS10A
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Glass-Filled Nylon (GFN)
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Black stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Dual thumb stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Two-way reversible tip-up pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMilitaryLaw enforcementFire and rescue personnelCivilians requiring versatile cutting tool
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
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 sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Unknown
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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