Comparison Console
CRKT LCK + vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT LCK + stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT LCK + stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 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$54.95Most expensive
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Heaviest
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
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Bead blast
Lock type
Liner Lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Assisted flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Deep carry clip
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryFast deploymentLightweight carry
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
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
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
Common complaints
Unknown
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
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