Comparison Console
CRKT Buku vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Tuna stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$69.99
US$69.99
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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