Comparison Console
CRKT HVAS vs CRKT Journeyer
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Journeyer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Journeyer stands out as the longest option for blade 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
US$53.97Most expensive
US$19.99Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Carbon Steel or 8Cr12MoV (sources vary)
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Glass Filled Nylon (GFN)
Finish
Satin
Stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Nail Nick
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Affordable priceSolid liner lockGood grip handleVersatile utility blade
Common complaints
Handle has multiple hot spots and can feel cheapPocket clip and scale edges may cause discomfortConsidered a good limited use knife but not great value
Limited to manual openingBlade steel known for moderate edge retention
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