Comparison Console
CRKT Bona Fide vs CRKT Heiho
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 17% 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$99
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Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
100 g (3.53 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Thumb disk, assisted opening
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up, right or left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useDefensive security
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
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Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Solid build qualityEffective assisted openingAmbidextrous reversible clipInnovative safety liner lock
Common complaints
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
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