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CRKT Bona Fide vs CRKT Montosa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Montosa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Montosa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide 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$99Most expensive
US$64Cheapest
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Bead blast finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Unknown
Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Common complaints
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
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