Comparison Console
CRKT Deviant vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Deviant stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 38% 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$43
Weight
165 g (5.82 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin, polished
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up Clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical use
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Well engineeredGood looking knifeEasy to use one-handedComfortable pocket carry
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Loses edge relatively quickly
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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