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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs CRKT Provoke Compact
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Provoke Compact stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 102% 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$113Cheapest
US$149.95Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
136.08 g (4.80 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
57.4 mm (2.26 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
130.18 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
D2 steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Aluminum
Finish
Dark coating
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Kinematic lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Push of the thumb
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defensePortable use
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Unknown
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Innovative Kinematic deployment mechanismHigh quality and sharp D2 blade steelLightweight aluminum handleCompact and easy to carry design
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
No explicit complaints found in sources
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