Comparison Console
CRKT Avant vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Avant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
153.09 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80.65 mm (3.18 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
109.52 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.63 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber with G10 base
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead Blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper with ambidextrous thumb studs and IKBS ball bearing pivot
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Utility Cutting TasksLight to Moderate Outdoor Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous 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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
None clearly supported by provided sources
Not assisted opening, manual only
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