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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs CRKT Siwi
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Siwi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Siwi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Siwi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Siwi stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 36% 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$113Most expensive
US$95Cheapest
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
159 g (5.61 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
85 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
189 mm (7.44 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
5.08 mm (0.20 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
SK-5 tool steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Dark coating
Black powder-coated
Lock type
Frame lock
Unknown
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Unknown
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Tactical useMilitaryEveryday utilityCampingBushcraftHeavy use
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Precision kitchen slicing
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Durable full tang constructionComfortable ergonomic G-10 handleGood for heavy use and tactical tasksSecure sheath with MOLLE attachmentReliable edge retention for tough tasks
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Blade coating wears with extensive useEdge dulls quickly with fine slicing tasksNot suitable for kitchen precision cutting
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