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CRKT HVAS vs CRKT Padawan

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 39% 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.

CRKT HVAS — Blade length: 55 mm (2.17 in)CRKT HVAS — Overall length: 201 mm (7.91 in)CRKT HVAS — Closed length: 115 mm (4.53 in)CRKT HVAS — Blade thickness: 3.2 mm (0.13 in)CRKT HVAS — Weight: 105 g (3.70 oz)CRKT HVAS — Retail price: US$53.97CRKT Padawan — Blade length: 76.4 mm (3.01 in)CRKT Padawan — Overall length: 180.98 mm (7.13 in)CRKT Padawan — Closed length: 105.26 mm (4.14 in)CRKT Padawan — Blade thickness: 3.18 mm (0.13 in)CRKT Padawan — Weight: 87.88 g (3.10 oz)CRKT Padawan — Retail price: US$80Blade lengthOverall lengthClosed lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$53.97Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
14C28N
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
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
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