Comparison Console
CRKT Fossil vs Kershaw Scrambler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Fossil stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$39.95Most expensive
Weight
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Satin
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCGeneral Purpose Folding Knife
Everyday CarryGeneral UseSlice Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Fast And Smooth OpeningComfortable And Secure GripStrong Solid Frame LockAttractive Satin Finish BladeGood Value For Price
Smooth And Fast Assisted OpeningGood Edge Retention For The Steel TypeComfortable Handle With Good GripAmbidextrous Carrying Options With Reversible Pocket Clip
Common complaints
No Option To Switch Pocket Clip SideHandle May Feel Bulky For Small Hands
Weight Is Moderate For Some UsersBlade Steel Is Adequate But Not PremiumLimited Availability Due To Status Discontinued In Some Listings
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