Comparison Console
CRKT Montosa vs Kershaw Scrambler
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 40% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Montosa stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
88.45 g (3.12 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
195 mm (7.68 in)Shortest
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Bead blast finish
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Liner Lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper and ambidextrous thumb stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Tip-up, reversible for left or right hand
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGentleman's folderDetailed cutting work
Everyday carryGeneral useSlice tasks
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Smooth and fast assisted openingGood edge retention for the steel typeComfortable handle with good gripAmbidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Some sources report limited availabilityBlade steel is mid-range rather than premium
Weight is moderate for some usersBlade steel is adequate but not premiumLimited availability due to status discontinued in some listings
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