Comparison Console
CRKT Homefront vs Kershaw Blur
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Blur stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Blur stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Homefront stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 5% 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$128Cheapest
Weight
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
86 mm (3.39 in)Shortest
Overall length
211.14 mm (8.31 in)Longest
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
120.13 mm (4.73 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.38 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8 stainless steel
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
6061 aluminum
6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-tec inserts
Finish
Brushed steel, satin finish
Unknown
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening (thumb stud with torsion bar)
Clip type
Deep carry metal pocket clip
Adjustable pocket clip (tip up or tip down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryField use
Everyday carry (EDC)Moderate tasksFast one-handed deployment
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy-duty applications due to possible liner lock failure
Common praise
Smooth flipping actionField strip technology for easy maintenanceGood ergonomics and feelSturdy and lightweight handleGood customer service
Fast and smooth assisted opening systemExcellent grip and balance even when wetSharp, durable bladeSolid value for performance
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
Liner lock can fail under heavy pressureSmall thumb stud can strain thumb with repeated usePocket clip is very tight and may pull fabric
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