Comparison Console
CRKT Cuatro vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Cuatro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid 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.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$45.97Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
99.22 g (3.50 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)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.6 mm (4.51 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Bead Blast
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable steel pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight carryGeneral utility tasks
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Heavy-duty choppingSurvival bushcraft tasks
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Smooth actionLightweight yet stableGood fit and finish
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Unknown
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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