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CRKT Bona Fide vs CRKT Squid II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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 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 Squid II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Bona Fide stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 34% 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)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Overall length
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thinnest
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel (also available in D2 or S35VN steel variants)
Böhler M390
Handle material
Aluminum (OD green) or titanium on LE version
Olive wood
Finish
Black PVD coating (on 1.4116 steel version)
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Manual flipper
Thumb stud and flipper
Clip type
Deep-carry over-the-top pocket clip
Deep carry pocket clip, right-hand tip-up only
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Field strip maintenance without tools
Everyday carry (EDC)CollectorsUsers requiring a durable and refined folder
Not best for
Premium steel enthusiasts at higher price points
Those seeking a reversible pocket clipUsers wanting a hollow grind blade
Common praise
Easy to disassemble and clean without toolsSolid Ken Onion design with good flipping actionDeep-carry pocket clipComfortable handle shape
Excellent edge retention and wear resistance due to M390 steelSmooth opening action with IKBS ball bearing pivotComfortable ergonomic olive wood handleSecure liner lockDeep carry clip for low profile pocket carryRobust, refined build quality comparable to high-end custom knivesExceptional value at its price point
Common complaints
Steel choice not high-end for the priceLE version handle texture can be abrasive in pocketTitanium handle version is heavier than aluminum
Heavy compared to ultralight foldersNon-reversible pocket clip limits carry optionsLock disengagement area can feel awkwardSome wish for hollow grind blade instead of flat grind
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