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CRKT Avant vs CRKT Heiho Deadbolt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt 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.
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$75Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Longest
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Shortest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
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
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Not best for
Heavy Duty ChoppingSurvival Scenarios Requiring Fixed Blade
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Common praise
Smooth and reliable flipper openingLightweight yet sturdy carbon fiber handleGood balance of blade length and portabilityAttractive aesthetic with bronze accents
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
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