Comparison Console
CRKT Crossbones vs CRKT Montosa
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, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Montosa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Montosa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$64Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
114 mm (4.49 in)
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead blast finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Common complaints
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
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