Comparison Console
CRKT Ancestor vs CRKT Hissatsu
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 52% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Ancestor stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hissatsu stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$74.99Cheapest
Weight
79.38 g (2.80 oz)Lightest
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.47 mm (3.60 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
209.55 mm (8.25 in)Shortest
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
Closed length
117.22 mm (4.61 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.12 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
AUS 8
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass Reinforced Nylon
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Blade flipper with IKBS ball bearing pivot
Outburst assisted opening, thumb disk
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip, right or left hand, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresHard use tasks
Everyday carryClose quarter battleTactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent edge retentionSmooth and reliable openingGood grip under varied conditionsLightweight and compact for EDC
Fast assisted openingSecure liner lock with automated liner safetyDurable and lightweight handle materialRight or left hand reversible clip
Common complaints
Unknown
Unknown
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