Comparison Console
CRKT Fossil vs CRKT HVAS
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 61% 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$34Cheapest
US$53.97Most expensive
Weight
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Shortest
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Common complaints
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
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