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CRKT Caligo vs Kershaw Cryo II
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 38% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Caligo stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Caligo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 2% 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$79Most expensive
Weight
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
194 mm (7.64 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 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
Stainless steel
Finish
Black oxide coating on blade
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Right hand only, tip-up, removable steel pocket clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryWorkTactical 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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile 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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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