Comparison Console
CRKT Overland 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 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 29% 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$66Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Black stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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