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CRKT HVAS vs Spyderco Atlantic Salt
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 71% 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$125.95Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
73.7 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
210 mm (8.27 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
117 mm (4.61 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
H-1 (some versions), LC200N (some versions)
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
FRN
Finish
Satin
Hollow-ground serrated or plain edge (SpyderEdge), Tumbled finish (LC200N version)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible, tip-up pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Marine And Saltwater EnvironmentsRescue Work And Emergency CuttingOutdoor And EDC Use
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Chopping Or Prying TasksTasks Requiring Pointed Blade Tip
Common praise
Easy Maintenance With Field Strip TechnologySmooth Action And Good Blade DesignLightweight And Durable Glass Reinforced Nylon HandleSecure Liner Lock Mechanism
Highly Corrosion Resistant Blade Steel For Saltwater UseErgonomic FRN Handle With Volcano Grip TextureAmbidextrous Reversible Pocket ClipEffective Cutting Performance With Hollow Ground Serrated Or Plain Edge Blades
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
Some Versions Heavier Than Comparable KnivesLimited Tip For Piercing Tasks Due To Sheepfoot Blade Shape
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