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CRKT HVAS vs Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2
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 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 448% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Gayle Bradley 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 65% 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$296Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.38 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
CPM-M4 tool steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Carbon Fiber/G10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Tip-Up/Tip-Down, Left or Right)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
EDCHeavy Duty SlicingTough Cutting Tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Environments Requiring Low Maintenance Stainless Steel Blades
Common praise
Easy Maintenance With Field Strip TechnologySmooth Action And Good Blade DesignLightweight And Durable Glass Reinforced Nylon HandleSecure Liner Lock Mechanism
Excellent Edge RetentionVery Sharp Out Of The BoxRobust Construction And FeelSmooth Action With Phosphor Bronze WashersAmbidextrous Carry Options
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
Requires Diligent Maintenance To Avoid CorrosionHandle Ergonomics Can Feel Blocky And Less RefinedHeavier And Thicker Compared To Some Other EDC FoldersNot A Discreet Carry Due To Clip Style And Size
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