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CRKT Hi Jinx vs WE Knife Malice
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. WE Knife Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Malice stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hi Jinx stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% 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.
WE Knife Malice stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$323Cheapest
Weight
181 g (6.38 oz)Heaviest
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
121.4 mm (4.78 in)Longest
117 mm (4.61 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
5 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
Böhler-Uddeholm Sleipner
Böhler M390
Handle material
6AL4V Titanium
6AL4V Titanium
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Side to side reversible deep carry metal pocket clip, tip-up
Tip-up (right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGentleman folder
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
High quality craftsmanshipEffortless one-hand openingPremium materialsSleek ergonomic design
Excellent build qualitySmooth action with ceramic ball bearingsGood blade steel and edge retentionErgonomic titanium handle
Common complaints
Limited availability due to small production runHigh retail price
No left-handed pocket clip optionRelatively heavy for EDC at 173g
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