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CRKT HVAS vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$54.95Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
Common praise
Easy maintenance with Field Strip technologySmooth action and good blade designLightweight and durable glass reinforced nylon handleSecure liner lock mechanism
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
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
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
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