Comparison Console
CRKT MinimalX vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 26% 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$60Most expensive
US$39Cheapest
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Heaviest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
55.58 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
70 mm (2.76 in)Longest
Overall length
134.54 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
79.22 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
106 mm (4.17 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
12C27
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Brush / Satin
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame Lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Flipper
Front Flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision tasksDurable EDC use
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Compact and strong designSmooth flipper opening with IKBS bearingsDurable stainless steel handle and bladeDeep-carry pocket clip for discreet carry
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
No assisted openingSmall blade size may not suit all tasks
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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