Comparison Console
CRKT LCK + vs Kershaw Atmos
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Atmos stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% 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$50Cheapest
US$63Most expensive
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.18 mm (3.31 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.71 mm (7.47 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
G10 with carbon fiber overlay
Finish
Satin
Satin blade finish
Lock type
Liner Lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Assisted flipper
Manual KVT ball-bearing flipper
Clip type
Deep carry clip
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryFast DeploymentLightweight Carry
Everyday CarryLightweight PocketknifeOffice Or Urban UseTactical Lightweight Backup Blade
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy Duty Outdoor Use Without ReinforcementHigh End Premium Knife Buyers
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
LightweightSmooth Manual Flipper OpeningComfortable G10 Handle With Chamfered Carbon Fiber EdgesAffordable Pricing For An Enthusiast Friendly DesignReversible Deep Carry Pocket ClipClean Practical Design
Common complaints
Unknown
Initial Production Model Had Detent Issues Requiring Warranty Repair8cr13mov Is An Entry Level Steel With Moderate Edge RetentionNot Suitable For Heavy Duty Tactical Or Outdoor Use
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