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CRKT Hi Jinx vs Microtech Scarab II Gen III

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Microtech Scarab II Gen III stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 19% 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.

CRKT Hi Jinx — Blade length: 84.3 mm (3.32 in)CRKT Hi Jinx — Overall length: 203.2 mm (8.00 in)CRKT Hi Jinx — Closed length: 121.4 mm (4.78 in)CRKT Hi Jinx — Blade thickness: 5 mm (0.20 in)CRKT Hi Jinx — Weight: 181 g (6.38 oz)CRKT Hi Jinx — Retail price: US$500Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Blade length: 100 mm (3.94 in)Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Overall length: 246 mm (9.69 in)Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Closed length: 146 mm (5.75 in)Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Blade thickness: 3.3 mm (0.13 in)Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Weight: 168 g (5.93 oz)Microtech Scarab II Gen III — Retail price: US$547Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$500Cheapest
US$547Most expensive
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
100 mm (3.94 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
246 mm (9.69 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Shortest
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
Bohler M390MK stainless steel
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
Aluminum
Finish
Satin
Stonewash; Custom Cerakote with Hamon-style pattern for some variants
Lock type
Frame Lock
Gen III Dual-Fuel Drive System
Opening method
Flipper
Double-action Out-The-Front (OTF) automatic
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip; Titanium deep carry clip for custom version
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Tactical useEveryday carryMilitary and law enforcement
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance of M390MK steelSmooth and reliable dual-action OTF mechanismDurable and lightweight aluminum handleStonewash and Cerakote finishes for durability and aestheticsWell suited for tactical, utility, and collecting purposes
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
No specific common complaints found in source texts

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