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CRKT HVAS vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$64.99Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
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
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday 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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