Comparison Console
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken vs Kershaw Scrambler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 183% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Otanashi Noh Ken stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 30% 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$39.95Cheapest
Weight
181.44 g (6.40 oz)Heaviest
147.4 g (5.20 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
116 mm (4.57 in)Longest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Overall length
257 mm (10.12 in)Longest
200 mm (7.87 in)Shortest
Closed length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
AUS-8
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Dark coating
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useEveryday carryCombatMartial arts practitioners
Everyday carryGeneral useSlice tasks
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 and fast assisted openingGood edge retention for the steel typeComfortable handle with good gripAmbidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
Common complaints
Pocket clip right-hand only
Weight is moderate for some usersBlade steel is adequate but not premiumLimited availability due to status discontinued in some listings
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