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CRKT HVAS vs Kershaw Dawnstar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Dawnstar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 62% 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$48.99Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
96 g (3.39 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)
201 mm (7.91 in)
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
BlackWash coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carryTactical useCutting ropeOpening boxesUtility tasks
Not best for
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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
Ergonomic textured handleAssisted opening with flipper for quick blade deploymentHawkbill blade shape effective for rope and box cuttingLightweight with weight-relieving handle pocketsReversible deep-carry pocket clip for ambidextrous 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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