Comparison Console
CRKT Hollow-Point vs CRKT Pilar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Hollow-Point stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 27% 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
Unknown
US$58
Weight
170.1 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
81.35 mm (3.20 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
190.5 mm (7.50 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
107.95 mm (4.25 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.25 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel with textured plastic inserts
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin blade
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up and tip-down carry on one side)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Common praise
Compact folding designSharp bladeSmooth opening mechanismReversible pocket clipFrame lockSteel handle with textured inserts
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Common complaints
Pocket clip only reversible on one side which may limit carry options
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
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