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CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 113% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 53% 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$125Most expensive
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
410 stainless steel
Finish
Dark coating
Bead-blasted or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical 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
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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