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CRKT Heiho Deadbolt vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% 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 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 23% 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$43Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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