Comparison Console
CRKT Caligo vs Kershaw Brawler
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler 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 7% 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$56Cheapest
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Hard use work
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
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 for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
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
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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