Comparison Console
CRKT Ancestor vs CRKT Cuatro
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$75.95Most expensive
US$45.97Cheapest
Weight
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.47 mm (3.60 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
196.9 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.22 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114.6 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.12 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead Blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Blade flipper with IKBS ball bearing pivot
Flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Removable steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresHard use tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight carryGeneral utility tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft tasks
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionSmooth and reliable openingGood grip under varied conditionsLightweight and compact for EDC
Smooth actionLightweight yet stableGood fit and finish
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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