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CRKT Homefront vs CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$165Most expensive
US$113Cheapest
Weight
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Overall length
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Shortest
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
Closed length
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
AUS-8
Handle material
6061 aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Brushed steel, satin finish
Dark coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryField use
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Not best for
Unknown
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Common praise
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Common complaints
Field strip can catch on clothesHandle sometimes feels cheapBlade prone to rusting with neglectAction may be less tight due to field strip design
Pocket clip right-hand only
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