Comparison Console
CRKT Avant vs CRKT Deviant
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Avant stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Avant stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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
Unknown
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
165 g (5.82 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.63 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Satin, polished
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
Flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday carryTactical use
Not best for
Heavy Duty ChoppingSurvival Scenarios Requiring Fixed Blade
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and reliable flipper openingLightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber handleGood balance of blade length and portabilityAttractive aesthetic with bronze accents
Well engineeredGood looking knifeEasy to use one-handedComfortable pocket carry
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Loses edge relatively quickly
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