Comparison Console
CRKT Deviant vs CRKT Fossil
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Fossil stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 2% 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
Unknown
US$34
Weight
165 g (5.82 oz)Heaviest
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Finish
Satin, polished
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper and thumb hole
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Well engineeredGood looking knifeEasy to use one-handedComfortable pocket carry
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Common complaints
Loses edge relatively quickly
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
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