Comparison Console
CRKT Fossil vs WE Knife Chimera 814DS
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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Fossil stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fossil stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Chimera 814DS stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 16% 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
Unknown
Weight
119.05 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
141.2 g (4.98 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.8 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
195.3 mm (7.69 in)Shortest
226 mm (8.90 in)Longest
Closed length
109.5 mm (4.31 in)Shortest
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Damasteel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel with G10 overlays
Mokuti, titanium
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and thumb hole
Flipper with ball bearing assisted action
Clip type
Removable pocket clip, tip-up carry
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral purpose folding knife
Everyday carryEDCRight-handed use
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed use
Common praise
Fast and smooth openingComfortable and secure gripStrong solid frame lockAttractive satin finish bladeGood value for price
High quality Damasteel bladeIntricate titanium handle designSmooth ball bearing flipper actionLifetime warranty
Common complaints
No option to switch pocket clip sideHandle may feel bulky for small hands
Right-hand only pocket clipNot left-handed friendly
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