CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
CRKT Provoke X stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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.
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
D2 high carbon stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Grivory (engineered thermoplastic)
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Unknown
Opening method
Manual flipper
Kinematic push of the thumb
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Tip down carry, tip down clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry (EDC)▣Field strip maintenance without tools
▣Everyday carry▣Self-defense▣EDC▣Compact carry
Not best for
!Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Unknown
Common praise
✓Easy to disassemble and clean without tools✓Solid Ken Onion design with good flipping action✓Deep-carry pocket clip✓Comfortable handle shape
✓Innovative Kinematic deployment system✓Compact and lightweight design✓Durable construction✓Easy to sharpen high carbon steel blade✓Secure tip down carry with pocket clip
Common complaints
⚠Steel choice not high-end for the price⚠LE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocket⚠Titanium handle version is heavier than aluminum