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CRKT Buku vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% 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 Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$59.99Cheapest
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
Unknown
Not assisted opening, manual only
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