Comparison Console
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt vs Kershaw FreeFall
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw FreeFall stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw FreeFall stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho Deadbolt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw FreeFall stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% 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 FreeFall 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 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw FreeFall stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% 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$27.97Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
116.22 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
79.4 mm (3.13 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
191 mm (7.52 in)Longest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.1 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Outburst assisted opening with thumb disk
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Reversible tip-up pocket clip
Reversible, end to end, deep-carry steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carrySelf-defenseTactical useQuick deployment
Everyday carryTough piercing tasksTactical style 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
Ergonomic palm-gripping handle with secure K-Texture gripSpeed-safe assisted one-hand openingTactical styling and comfortable hand-fitReversible and adjustable deep-carry clip
Common complaints
Handle scales can be slipperyGrip confidence is reduced by smooth G10 finish
Unknown
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