Comparison Console
CRKT Drifter vs Kershaw Heist
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 14% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Drifter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Drifter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$45Cheapest
US$55Most expensive
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
92.96 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.31 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip, tip-down, right side
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC useBudget-friendly folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Left hand users (right side only clip)High corrosion environments without care
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Excellent value for priceEasy and smooth one-handed openingComfortable G10 handle gripDurable build
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Blade steel requires regular maintenancePocket clip only right side, tip-down carry, no left-handed option
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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