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CRKT Cuatro vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Cuatro stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$54.95Most expensive
Weight
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
196.9 mm (7.75 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
114.6 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Bead Blast
Bead blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable steel pocket clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Lightweight CarryGeneral Utility Tasks
Everyday CarryGeneral Everyday Tasks
Not best for
Heavy Duty ChoppingSurvival Bushcraft Tasks
Heavy Duty UseSerious Work Due To Small Blade Size
Common praise
Smooth ActionLightweight Yet StableGood Fit And Finish
Good Build Quality For PriceErgonomic And Secure GripSmooth Deployment And LockupReversible Pocket Clip For Ambidextrous CarryAttractive Custom Style Details
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade Finish Prone To RustOpening And Closing Action Can Be Stiff InitiallyHandle May Feel Small For Large HandsNot Suitable For Very Heavy Duty Tasks
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