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CRKT Buku vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$113Most expensive
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
AUS-8
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Dark coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Strong and beefy frame lock with steel over-travel tabPowerful and usable kukri style bladeGood edge retention and easy maintenanceLarge thumb hole for one-hand openingDeep carry pocket clip
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Unknown
Pocket clip right-hand only
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