Comparison Console
CRKT Cuatro vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the shortest option for closed length.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 48% 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$45.97Cheapest
US$53.97Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.9 mm (7.75 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
114.6 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Bead Blast
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable steel pocket clip
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight carryGeneral utility tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth actionLightweight yet stableGood fit and finish
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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