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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT Heiho
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo 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$70.99
Unknown
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
100 g (3.53 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb disk, assisted opening
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up, right or left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useDefensive security
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
Solid build qualityEffective assisted openingAmbidextrous reversible clipInnovative safety liner lock
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
Unknown
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