Comparison Console
CRKT Avant vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% 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 HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$53.97Cheapest
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 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
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight To Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
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
Easy Maintenance With Field Strip TechnologySmooth Action And Good Blade DesignLightweight And Durable Glass Reinforced Nylon HandleSecure Liner Lock Mechanism
Common complaints
None Clearly Supported By Provided Sources
Handle Has Multiple Hot Spots And Can Feel CheapPocket Clip And Scale Edges May Cause DiscomfortConsidered A Good Limited Use Knife But Not Great Value
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