Comparison Console
CRKT Inara vs Kershaw Shuffle II
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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% 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 Shuffle II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Shuffle II stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$41.99Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
85.05 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
66 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
160 mm (6.30 in)Shortest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Glass-filled Nylon
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
BlackWash steel finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
MultiuseEDC
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
Versatile multiuse bladeCompact size for EDCGood grip with textured glass-filled nylon handleDual thumb studs allow ambidextrous useIncludes useful built-in bottle opener and flathead screwdriver
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Weight is about 3 ounces, which is heavier than some ultra-light knivesBlade thickness not specified clearlyBlade length slightly varies in sources between 2.5 to 2.6 inches
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