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CRKT Ancestor vs CRKT Fulcrum 2
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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 31% 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$75.95
Unknown
Weight
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
83 g (2.93 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.47 mm (3.60 in)Longest
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
117.22 mm (4.61 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.12 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminium, FRN
Finish
Satin
Matted
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Blade flipper with IKBS ball bearing pivot
Bolster
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Tip-down clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresHard use tasks
Everyday carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionSmooth and reliable openingGood grip under varied conditionsLightweight and compact for EDC
Comfortable handle with aluminium and FRN materialsEffective liner-lock for safe usageCapable one-handed opening via bolster mechanismCompact size suitable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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