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CRKT Avant vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Avant stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Avant stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Avant stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$75Cheapest
US$79Most expensive
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.63 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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