Comparison Console
CRKT Inara vs Kershaw Heist
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$56Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
79 g (2.79 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth and lightning-fast opening with IKBS ball bearing pivot systemStrong, fine tip bladeSecure frame lockGood balance and grip
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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