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CRKT Heiho Deadbolt vs CRKT Pilar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$40Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Not best for
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
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