Comparison Console
CRKT HVAS vs CRKT Thero
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Thero 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Thero stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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$69.99Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
87.9 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
78 mm (3.07 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
186 mm (7.32 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.3 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN) with carbon fiber underlay
Finish
Satin
Black oxide finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Flipper or thumb hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Right hand tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carry (EDC)Lightweight useTasks requiring a secure grip
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
Lightweight and thin designFast opening with flipper and thumb holeSecure grip due to skeletal handle designAesthetically pleasing design with carbon fiber underlay and red anodized pivot ring
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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