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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT HVAS
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 9% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$53.97Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
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
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
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
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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