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CRKT Jettison vs CRKT Pilar
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Jettison stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Jettison stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Jettison stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Jettison stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Jettison stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% 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$29.99Cheapest
US$58Most expensive
Weight
127.58 g (4.50 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
Closed length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTasks in shop, home, etc.
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Not best for
Unknown
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Common praise
Razor sharp bladeSlim stonewash stainless steel handleSturdy frame lockAmbidextrous one hand opening with flipper
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Common complaints
Unknown
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
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