Comparison Console
CRKT Fulcrum 2 vs CRKT Squid Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Fulcrum 2 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
Unknown
US$39.95
Weight
83 g (2.93 oz)Heaviest
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Closed length
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Aluminium, FRN
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Finish
Matted
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Lock type
Liner Lock
Framelock
Opening method
Bolster
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Tip-down clip, right side
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Comfortable handle with aluminium and FRN materialsEffective liner-lock for safe usageCapable one-handed opening via bolster mechanismCompact size suitable for everyday carry
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly reported in sources
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