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CRKT Drifter vs Kershaw Shuffle II
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Drifter 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$45Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
165.1 mm (6.50 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
92.96 mm (3.66 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.31 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Stainless steel pocket clip, tip-down, right side
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDC useBudget-friendly folding knife
MultiuseEDC
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
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Blade steel requires regular maintenancePocket clip only right side, tip-down carry, no left-handed option
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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