Comparison Console
CRKT Buku vs Kershaw Filter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter 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.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
143 g (5.04 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
197 mm (7.76 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)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday carryWork
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
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly documented in provided sources
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