Comparison Console
CRKT K.I.S.S. vs Kershaw Turismo 5505
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 34% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Turismo 5505 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 28% 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$44.99Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
94 g (3.32 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
171 mm (6.73 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
D2 high-carbon tool steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Black PVD coating on handle; Satin finish on blade with sanded flats
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assist opening with SpeedSafe/KVT ball bearing or bronze phosphor washers, flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Ambidextrous reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryMinimalist EDCOffice and light outdoor use
Everyday carryCompact pocket knifeUsers who prefer assisted opening
Not best for
Heavy-duty tasksSurvival or tactical operations
Heavy-duty tasks requiring larger blade
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 size with comfortable four-finger gripSmooth and quick assisted openingGood blade steel (D2) with excellent edge retentionStealthy black finish and quality construction
Common complaints
Blade edge is exposed when closed (but safely sealed by fit)Not suitable for heavy-duty cuttingRight-hand only pocket clip
Some older models use KVT ball bearings; newer use bronze phosphor washers which may differ in feelLimited blade length for larger tasks
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