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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 132% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$70.99Cheapest
US$165Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
6061 aluminum
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryField Use
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
Smooth Flipping ActionField Strip Technology For Easy MaintenanceGood Ergonomics And FeelSturdy And Lightweight HandleGood Customer Service
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
Field Strip Can Catch On ClothesHandle Sometimes Feels CheapBlade Prone To Rusting With NeglectAction May Be Less Tight Due To Field Strip Design
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