Comparison Console
CRKT HVAS vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid 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 Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for overall 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$53.97Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)
55 mm (2.17 in)
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
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
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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