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Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto vs CRKT Drifter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 48% 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$29.95Cheapest
US$45Most expensive
Weight
146.3 g (5.16 oz)Heaviest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
50.8 mm (2.00 in)Shortest
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Longest
Overall length
111.76 mm (4.40 in)Shortest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
Closed length
Unknown
92.96 mm (3.66 in)
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
2.31 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8A (Micro Recon 1), S35VN (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Faux G-10 (Micro Recon 1), G-10 (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black Tuff-Ex (Micro Recon 1), Black DLC (Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Titanium Nitride coating
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock (Lock Back)
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-Up (ambidextrous clip for Recon 1 Black G-10 Serrated)
Stainless steel pocket clip, tip-down, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical
Everyday carryEDC useBudget-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Left hand users (right side only clip)High corrosion environments without care
Common praise
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockNon-slip handle gripTactical black blade finish reducing glare and rustVariety of blade steels and finishes available
Excellent value for priceEasy and smooth one-handed openingComfortable G10 handle gripDurable build
Common complaints
Weight and size vary by model; some larger Recon 1 models heavierDifferent blade finishes and steels affect price
Blade steel requires regular maintenancePocket clip only right side, tip-down carry, no left-handed option
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