Comparison Console
CRKT Montosa vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 34% 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$64Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Bead blast finish
Black stonewash
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Excellent edge retention with D2 and 8Cr13MoV steelSmooth and fast opening via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable G10 handle with stainless steel frameReversible tip-up pocket clip for left or right hand carryWell-designed for everyday carry tasks
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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