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CRKT Fossil vs CRKT Tuna
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Tuna 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 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Tuna stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$69.99Most 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
82 mm (3.23 in)Shortest
Overall length
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Longest
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
3.8 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
G10 and stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash on blade, stonewash finish on handle steel scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Tip-up pocket clip, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Everyday carry (EDC)General useHeavy duty tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
Rugged and tested locking systemClean and essential linesCompact and lightweightGood grip and durabilityReliable performanceSmooth deployment after break-in
Common complaints
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
Blade not very sharp out of the boxInitially stiff action requiring break-in
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