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CRKT Bona Fide vs CRKT Provoke EDC
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke EDC stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 40% 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$99Cheapest
US$185Most expensive
Weight
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
102.06 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
64.95 mm (2.56 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
118.41 mm (4.66 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
6.76 mm (0.27 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
D2
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
6061-T6 aluminum
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Titanium Nitride coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lever lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Kinematic push of the thumb
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Flush mounted pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carryEDCCampingOutdoor activities
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 retentionLightweight and comfortable pocket carryInnovative Kinematic deployment systemFlush mounted clip for secure, discreet carry
Common complaints
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
Unknown
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