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CRKT HVAS vs Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT HVAS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS 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 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Lum Chinese Folder stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 47% 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$169.95Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Heaviest
77.99 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Longest
183 mm (7.20 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
1.4116 stainless steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
Blue Almite anodized aluminum with steel liners and backspacer
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
Everyday CarryCollector
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-quality VG-10 steel bladeCompact and light design at 2.75 oz.Collector's favorite with limited production
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
Unknown
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