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CRKT K.I.S.S. vs CRKT Razelcliffe Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the thinnest option for blade thickness, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Razelcliffe Compact stands out as the thickest option for blade thickness, with about a 1% 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$45
US$45
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
92.68 g (3.27 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Longest
54.05 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
133.35 mm (5.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
2.79 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Black Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Stainless Steel pocket clip (Right - Tip Up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryMinimalist EDCOffice And Light Outdoor Use
Everyday Carry
Not best for
Heavy Duty TasksSurvival Or Tactical Operations
Unknown
Common praise
Innovative, Simple Two Piece DesignDurable Vg10 Stainless Steel BladeConvenient Thumb Stud OpeningPocket Clip Doubles As Money ClipLightweight And CompactFrame Lock Is Secure
Compact SizeSolid Feel In HandGood Grip Due To Deep Finger Choil And Thumb Friction GroovesVersatile For Slicing, Shaving, Chopping, And Paring
Common complaints
Blade Edge Is Exposed When Closed (but Safely Sealed By Fit)Not Suitable For Heavy Duty CuttingRight Hand Only Pocket Clip
Unknown
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