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CRKT Inara vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 273% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 155% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 45% 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$15Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
FRN
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
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
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks
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