Comparison Console
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt vs Kershaw Fatback
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Fatback stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 11% 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$43.99Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)
102 g (3.60 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
3.75 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
Black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryTactical use
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
Good grip due to aggressive texturingReliable assisted openingVersatile ambidextrous pocket clip positionsAffordable price
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
Unknown
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