Comparison Console
CRKT LCK + vs Kershaw Method
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Method stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Kershaw Method stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT LCK + stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Method 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$50Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
68.04 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 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
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.66 mm (4.16 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.23 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Glass-Reinforced Nylon
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
BlackWash™ (black-oxide coating)
Lock type
Liner Lock
Inset liner lock
Opening method
Assisted flipper
Manual, KVT ball-bearing system with built-in flipper
Clip type
Deep carry clip
Single-position pocketclip (right side, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryFast DeploymentLightweight Carry
Everyday CarryGeneral Outdoor Use
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 CarryHolds A Sharp Edge Well And Is Easy To SharpenSmooth, Quick Manual Opening With FlipperGood Blade Protection With Blackwash CoatingSecure Liner Lock And Quality Handle Materials
Common complaints
Unknown
Discontinued Model; May Be Harder To FindRight Hand Tip Up Clip Only, Limiting Carry Options
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