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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs CRKT Seismic
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Seismic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% 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 Seismic stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Seismic stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 8% 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$150Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
180 g (6.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
239 mm (9.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)
138 mm (5.43 in)
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
1.4116 stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Dark coating
Satin or black powder-coated (variants)
Lock type
Frame lock
Deadbolt lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Flipper or dual thumb studs with IKBS ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Tip-up, reversible for right/left carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carryEDC
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
Smooth blade deployment via flipper and IKBS ball bearing pivotRock solid Deadbolt locking systemWell balanced and comfortable G10 handlePartially serrated option availableLegal blade length in areas restricting blades longer than 4 inches
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Discontinued model no longer widely available
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