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CRKT K.I.S.S. vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
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 50% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 101% 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 Injection 3.5 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 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 54% 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$45Cheapest
US$59.99Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
Common complaints
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
Not assisted opening, manual only
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