Comparison Console
CRKT Crossbones vs Kershaw Airspace
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Airspace stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Airspace stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Airspace stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Airspace stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Airspace stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% 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$70Cheapest
US$71.99Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
48 g (1.69 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
Aluminum
Polymer with glass fiber
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Flipper
Manual with KVT ball-bearing pivot and thumb stud
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting meatOpening envelopesGeneral utility
Everyday carryOutdoorWork tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Versatile everyday carry knifeSmooth and fast opening with IKBS bearing pivotSleek and modern appearanceLightweight and slim design
LightweightSmooth and precise cutsDurable reinforced polymer handleEasy manual opening with ball-bearing pivotSecure DuraLock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocketclip
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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