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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 111% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 77% 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$43Cheapest
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Dark coating
Black stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Left-handed users (clip right hand only)
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Solid lock-upWell ground bevelSlim profile for a large pocket knifeGood qualityPositive customer reviews and ratings
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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