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CRKT Crossbones vs CRKT Drifter
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight. CRKT Drifter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Drifter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 23% 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$70Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
92.96 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.31 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Titanium Nitride coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Stainless steel pocket clip, tip-down, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Everyday carryEDC useBudget-friendly folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Left hand users (right side only clip)High corrosion environments without care
Common praise
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Excellent value for priceEasy and smooth one-handed openingComfortable G10 handle gripDurable build
Common complaints
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
Blade steel requires regular maintenancePocket clip only right side, tip-down carry, no left-handed option
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