Comparison Console
CRKT Drifter vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$45Most expensive
US$39Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
92.96 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.31 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Bead Blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Front Flipper
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip, tip-down, right side
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC useBudget-friendly folding knife
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Left hand users (right side only clip)High corrosion environments without care
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent value for priceEasy and smooth one-handed openingComfortable G10 handle gripDurable build
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Blade steel requires regular maintenancePocket clip only right side, tip-down carry, no left-handed option
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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