Comparison Console
Cold Steel Recon Scout vs CRKT Siwi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Siwi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Siwi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Siwi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 242% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Recon Scout stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 68% 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$325Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
269 g (9.49 oz)Heaviest
159 g (5.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
317.5 mm (12.50 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
Unknown
Blade thickness
7.95 mm (0.31 in)Thickest
5.08 mm (0.20 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 3V Tool Steel
SK-5 tool steel
Handle material
Kray-Ex
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Black powder-coated
Lock type
Fixed
Unknown
Opening method
Unknown
Unknown
Clip type
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
SurvivalCombatHuntingBushcraftHeavy field utility
Tactical useMilitaryEveryday utilityCampingBushcraftHeavy use
Not best for
Unknown
Precision kitchen slicing
Common praise
Extreme durabilityBalanced cutting powerStrong piercing abilityNon-slip Kray-Ex handleRobust spineFull tang constructionSecure-Ex sheath for dependable carry
Durable full tang constructionComfortable ergonomic G-10 handleGood for heavy use and tactical tasksSecure sheath with MOLLE attachmentReliable edge retention for tough tasks
Common complaints
Minor quirks in sheath fit or deployment speed
Blade coating wears with extensive useEdge dulls quickly with fine slicing tasksNot suitable for kitchen precision cutting
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