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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT Crossbones
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 6% 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$70.99Most expensive
US$70Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
AUS-8
Handle material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Not best for
Hard use work
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth and fast blade deploymentGood lockup with liner lockAffordable priceErgonomic handle with good balanceStylish design with blue pivot ringSharp blade out of box
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Common complaints
Right-hand only clip, no left-hand optionSome find handle grip slickPaint/coating can wear off handle with useBlade detent is light so blade may open by shakingNot built for heavy or hard use
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
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