Comparison Console
CRKT LCK + vs Kershaw Appa
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Appa stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Appa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 20% 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$50Most expensive
US$33Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.18 mm (3.31 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.71 mm (7.47 in)Longest
165 mm (6.50 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
Stainless steel
Handle material
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
Black-oxide coated blade
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted flipper
Assisted opening (SpeedSafe)
Clip type
Deep carry clip
Reversible pocketclip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryFast deploymentLightweight carry
Everyday carryLightweight tactical useEDC tasks like opening packages, cutting rope
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy batoningPryingHeavy-duty tasks
Common praise
Fast assisted opening with flipperSmooth IKBS ball bearing pivotLightweight and durable handle materialEasy one-handed closing with liner lockLow profile deep carry pocket clip
Lightweight and nimbleGood edge retention for priceSecure liner lockComfortable textured handleAffordable tactical design
Common complaints
Unknown
Handle material feels plasticky to some usersNot suitable for heavy prying or batoningBlade thickness not specified
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