Comparison Console
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Kershaw Highball XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$91.99Cheapest
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)
Unknown
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Stainless steel
Finish
Dark coating
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
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 opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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