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Cold Steel Talwar XL vs CRKT Squid II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Squid II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Cold Steel Talwar XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cold Steel Talwar XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Talwar XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Talwar XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Cold Steel Talwar XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 105% 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$184.99Cheapest
US$185Most expensive
Weight
238.89 g (8.43 oz)Heaviest
136 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
323.85 mm (12.75 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel
Böhler M390
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Olive wood
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
Tri-Ad lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous thumb plate
Thumb stud and flipper
Clip type
Ambidextrous pocket/belt clip
Deep carry pocket clip, right-hand tip-up only
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useCutting and piercing tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers requiring a durable and refined folder
Not best for
Unknown
Those seeking a reversible pocket clipUsers wanting a hollow grind blade
Common praise
Strong and reliable Tri-Ad lockWide razor sharp blade with excellent cutting powerComfortable, contoured G-10 handle with finger groovesAmbidextrous thumb plate for fast deployment
Excellent edge retention and wear resistance due to M390 steelSmooth opening action with IKBS ball bearing pivotComfortable ergonomic olive wood handleSecure liner lockDeep carry clip for low profile pocket carryRobust, refined build quality comparable to high-end custom knivesExceptional value at its price point
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources.
Heavy compared to ultralight foldersNon-reversible pocket clip limits carry optionsLock disengagement area can feel awkwardSome wish for hollow grind blade instead of flat grind
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