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CRKT Hi Jinx vs CRKT Padawan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% 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$80Cheapest
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Longest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
14C28N
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman Folder
Everyday CarryEDCGeneral Utility
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High Quality CraftsmanshipEffortless One Hand OpeningPremium MaterialsSleek Ergonomic Design
Excellent Edge Retention Of 14c28n SteelSmooth And Fast Blade Deployment Via Ikbs Ball Bearing Pivot And FlipperDurable Stainless Steel Handle With Premium OverlaysSecure Frame Lock With Thick Lock BarLow Profile Pocket Clip For Secure Carry
Common complaints
Limited Availability Due To Small Production RunHigh Retail Price
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