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CRKT K.I.S.S. vs Kershaw Filter
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 57% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$45Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
Everyday carryWork
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
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
None clearly documented in provided sources
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