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CRKT Caligo vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for blade 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$70.99Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
14C28N
Handle material
Aluminum
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryEDCGeneral 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
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
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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