Comparison Console
CRKT Caligo vs CRKT Squid
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid 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.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% 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$43Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry
Everyday CarryGeneral UtilityEDC
Not best for
Hard Use Work
Heavy Cutting TasksLarger Hand Users
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
Compact SizeDurable ConstructionEasy Maintenance Blade SteelDeep Carry Pocket Clip For Secure CarryAffordable Price
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
Small Size May Be Cramped For Larger HandsDifficult To Open With One HandHeavier Than Expected For Its Size
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