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CRKT HVAS vs Spyderco Stretch 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 Stretch 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 213% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT HVAS stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Stretch 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$168.75Most expensive
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)
105 g (3.70 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
Overall length
201 mm (7.91 in)Shortest
207 mm (8.15 in)Longest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
120 mm (4.72 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
Bohler-Uddeholm K390 tool steel
Handle material
Glass reinforced nylon (GRN)
FRN
Finish
Satin
Tumbled
Lock type
Liner Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, tip-up, reversible
4-position steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)OutdoorsCampingHikingFishingHuntingUtilitySurvival
EDCHikingCampingHunting
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
Great edge retention with K390 steelLightweight and ergonomic with secure gripGood size for EDC and outdoor use
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 reports of slight blade sloppiness when openingHandle feel not preferred by all users
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