CRKT Jettison stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Jettison stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
CRKT Jettison stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CRKT Jettison stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Jettison stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Thinnest
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Thickest
CRKT Jettison stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 7% 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.
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Metal pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Tasks in shop, home, etc.
▣Everyday carry▣Work▣Tactical use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Razor sharp blade✓Slim stonewash stainless steel handle✓Sturdy frame lock✓Ambidextrous one hand opening with flipper
✓Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing design✓Reliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizer✓Smooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted opening✓Comfortable handle with secure grip✓Deep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Unknown
⚠Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)⚠Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimal⚠Slick blade coating may be slippery with dirty hands⚠Assisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use