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CRKT Buku vs CRKT Padawan

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 148% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% 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.

CRKT Buku — Blade length: 95.3 mm (3.75 in)CRKT Buku — Overall length: 211 mm (8.31 in)CRKT Buku — Closed length: 123.4 mm (4.86 in)CRKT Buku — Blade thickness: 3.7 mm (0.15 in)CRKT Buku — Weight: 218 g (7.69 oz)CRKT Buku — Retail price: US$69.99CRKT Padawan — Blade length: 76.4 mm (3.01 in)CRKT Padawan — Overall length: 180.98 mm (7.13 in)CRKT Padawan — Closed length: 105.26 mm (4.14 in)CRKT Padawan — Blade thickness: 3.18 mm (0.13 in)CRKT Padawan — Weight: 87.88 g (3.10 oz)CRKT Padawan — Retail price: US$80Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.99Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
14C28N
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
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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
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
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