Comparison Console
CRKT Inara vs Kershaw Atmos
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Inara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Inara stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$56Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
76 mm (2.99 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
175 mm (6.89 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
Everyday carryLightweight pocketknifeOffice or urban useTactical lightweight backup blade
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty outdoor use without reinforcementHigh-end premium knife buyers
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth and lightning-fast opening with IKBS ball bearing pivot systemStrong, fine tip bladeSecure frame lockGood balance and grip
LightweightSmooth manual flipper openingComfortable G10 handle with chamfered carbon fiber edgesAffordable pricing for an enthusiast-friendly designReversible deep-carry pocket clipClean practical design
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Initial production model had detent issues requiring warranty repair8Cr13MoV is an entry-level steel with moderate edge retentionNot suitable for heavy duty tactical or outdoor use
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