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CRKT Inara vs Spyderco GrassHopper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 22% 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$33Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
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
Compact and easy to carryGood size for work knifeAmbidextrous one-hand opening
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Unknown
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