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CRKT K.I.S.S. vs Spyderco GrassHopper
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT K.I.S.S. stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco GrassHopper stands out as the longest option for blade length, 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$45Most expensive
US$33Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
39.69 g (1.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
57.9 mm (2.28 in)Shortest
58.4 mm (2.30 in)Longest
Overall length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
128.8 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
70.4 mm (2.77 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.75 mm (0.11 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG10
Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, also referenced as 3Cr stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Blue G-10 and stainless steel (varies by listing)
Finish
Titanium Nitride coating
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Non-locking slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb hole for one-handed opening
Clip type
Pocket clip doubles as money clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryMinimalist EDCOffice And Light Outdoor Use
EDCCampingHuntingTacticalSurvival
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 And Easy To CarryGood Size For Work KnifeAmbidextrous One Hand Opening
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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