Comparison Console
CRKT Inara vs Spyderco Pingo
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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Inara stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Pingo stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Inara stands out as the longest option for overall 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$56
Unknown
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
54 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
168 mm (6.61 in)Longest
147 mm (5.79 in)Shortest
Closed length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
88 mm (3.46 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.2 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr14MoV stainless steel
Böhler N690Co
Handle material
G10 (front), stainless steel (back)
FRN
Finish
Black stonewash, tumbled
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Two-handed opening
Clip type
Tip-up, right hand only
Tip-up, reversible, left/right
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksOutdoor activitiesGeneral-purpose cuttingSelf-defense
Everyday carry (EDC)
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
Lightweight and compactDurable FRN handleGood blade steelSuitable for legal carry in restrictive regions
Common complaints
Requires some practice to open one-handed comfortably
Blade does not lockNo one-handed opening
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