Comparison Console
CRKT Fossil vs CRKT Heiho
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% 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$34
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Weight
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
100 g (3.53 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Overall length
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Longest
179 mm (7.05 in)Shortest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
Thumb disk, assisted opening
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up, right or left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useDefensive security
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Solid build qualityEffective assisted openingAmbidextrous reversible clipInnovative safety liner lock
Common complaints
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
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