Comparison Console
CRKT Inara vs Kershaw Outcome
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 47% 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 Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)
71 mm (2.80 in)
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Shortest
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted Opening
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)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight and slim profileSmooth and lightning-fast opening with IKBS ball bearing pivot systemStrong, fine tip bladeSecure frame lockGood balance and grip
Reliable assisted opening mechanismRobust and durable designGood balance of size and weight for EDCReversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Unknown
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