Comparison Console
CRKT Heiho vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Heiho stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Heiho stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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
Unknown
US$64.99
Weight
100 g (3.53 oz)Lightest
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
77 mm (3.03 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
179 mm (7.05 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb disk, assisted opening
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up, right or left)
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useDefensive security
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build qualityEffective assisted openingAmbidextrous reversible clipInnovative safety liner lock
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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