Comparison Console
CRKT Hi Jinx vs CRKT Homefront
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Homefront stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Homefront stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 203% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront 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$500Most expensive
US$165Cheapest
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Longest
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
AUS-8 stainless steel
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
6061 aluminum
Finish
Satin
Brushed steel, satin finish
Lock type
Frame Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Everyday carryField use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
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