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CRKT Crossbones vs Spyderco Delica 4
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Crossbones stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 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.
Spyderco Delica 4 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$70Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
90 mm (3.54 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
205 mm (8.07 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.15 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Right hand only, tip up
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryCutting MeatOpening EnvelopesGeneral Utility
Everyday CarryGeneral UseOne Handed OpeningSecure Lockup
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Prying Tasks Due To Fine Tip
Common praise
Versatile Everyday Carry KnifeSmooth And Fast Opening With Ikbs Bearing PivotSleek And Modern AppearanceLightweight And Slim Design
Lightweight And Slim DesignComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Bi Directional TextureSecure And Reliable Back Lock MechanismVersatile And Sharp Vg 10 BladeAmbidextrous Clip Placement And Opening Hole
Common complaints
Can Be Tricky To Clean Due To Ikbs BearingsTip Ergonomics Not The Easiest For Some UsesLockup And Deployment Mixed Under Some Conditions
Initial Stiffness In One Handed Opening That Improves With UsePocket Clip Coating May Wear Off With Time
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