Comparison Console
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt 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 39% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 79% 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$40Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
62.35 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Longest
44.45 mm (1.75 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
118.11 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
73.03 mm (2.88 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Orange G-10 front, black stonewash stainless steel rear
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash finish on blade and rear handle scale
Lock type
Liner Lock
Framelock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Spring-assisted opening with flipper and ambidextrous thumb studs
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryGeneral utilityLight to medium tasks
Not best for
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Unknown
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Compact size ideal for pocket carryDurable D2 blade with good edge retentionSmooth and quick assisted openingSecure framelock mechanismAttractive and durable handle materials
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
None clearly reported in sources
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