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CRKT Crossbones vs CRKT Thero
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 Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Thero stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% 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$69.99Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
78 mm (3.07 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Satin
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
Common complaints
Can be tricky to clean due to IKBS bearingsTip ergonomics not the easiest for some usesLockup and deployment mixed under some conditions
Unknown
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