Comparison Console
CRKT Hi Jinx vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the lightest option for weight. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 342% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the lightest option for weight.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$113Cheapest
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
AUS-8
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Dark coating
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
Pocket clip right-hand only
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