Comparison Console
CRKT LCK + vs Kershaw Duster
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Duster stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster 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 Duster stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Duster stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$52Most expensive
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
84.18 mm (3.31 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Overall length
189.71 mm (7.47 in)Longest
171 mm (6.73 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin
Stonewashed
Lock type
Liner Lock
DuraLock
Opening method
Assisted flipper
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Clip type
Deep carry clip
Reversible deep-carry, tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryFast deploymentLightweight carry
Everyday carryUtility cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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 easy to handleReliable DuraLock mechanismSmooth KVT ball bearing openingComfortable glass-filled nylon handleEffective control with sheepsfoot blade
Common complaints
Unknown
Edge retention requires frequent maintenanceBlade steel is moderate quality
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