Comparison Console
CRKT HVAS vs CRKT Seismic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 84% 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$53.97Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
180 g (6.35 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
101 mm (3.98 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
239 mm (9.41 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carryEDC
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
Smooth blade deployment via flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivotRock solid Deadbolt locking systemWell balanced and comfortable G10 handlePartially serrated option availableLegal blade length in areas restricting blades longer than 4 inches
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
Discontinued model no longer widely available
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