Comparison Console
CRKT Fossil vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid 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.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 35% 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$43Most expensive
Weight
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 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)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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