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CRKT Buku vs CRKT Pilar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 56% 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$69.99Most expensive
US$58Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
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 ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
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