Comparison Console
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt vs Kershaw Appa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 13% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
Stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
Black-oxide coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Not best for
Heavy choppingFixed blade tasks
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Fast and smooth assisted openingSolid liner lock with effective manual LAWKS safetySharp out of the boxGood ambidextrous ergonomicsReversible deep carry clip
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
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