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CRKT HVAS vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% 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 Injection 3.5 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$53.97Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
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 steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
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
Not assisted opening, manual only
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