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CRKT MinimalX vs WE Knife Deacon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT MinimalX stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 35% 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$60
Unknown
Weight
73.71 g (2.60 oz)Lightest
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
55.58 mm (2.19 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
134.54 mm (5.30 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
79.22 mm (3.12 in)Shortest
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
12C27
Böhler M390
Handle material
Stainless Steel
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Brush / Satin
Satin
Lock type
Frame Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Deep Carry
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPrecision tasksDurable EDC use
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
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
High quality materials and constructionExcellent edge retention due to M390 steelGood ergonomics and balanceLightweight for its size (77 grams)
Common complaints
No assisted openingSmall blade size may not suit all tasks
No left-handed pocket clip optionRight-handed onlyNot UK carry friendly
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