Comparison Console
CRKT Cuatro vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight. CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$80Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.9 mm (7.75 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.6 mm (4.51 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
14C28N
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Bead Blast
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Removable steel pocket clip
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight carryGeneral utility tasks
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth actionLightweight yet stableGood fit and finish
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Common complaints
Unknown
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