Comparison Console
CRKT Homefront vs CRKT Provoke Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 15% 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$149.95Cheapest
Weight
136.08 g (4.80 oz)
136.08 g (4.80 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
120.13 mm (4.73 in)Shortest
130.18 mm (5.13 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
D2 steel
Handle material
6061 aluminum
Aluminum
Finish
Brushed steel, satin finish
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
Kinematic lock
Opening method
Flipper
Push of the thumb
Clip type
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryField Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Self DefensePortable Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Smooth Flipping ActionField Strip Technology For Easy MaintenanceGood Ergonomics And FeelSturdy And Lightweight HandleGood Customer Service
Innovative Kinematic Deployment MechanismHigh Quality And Sharp D2 Blade SteelLightweight Aluminum HandleCompact And Easy To Carry Design
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
No Explicit Complaints Found In Sources
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