Comparison Console
CRKT Overland vs CRKT Symmetry
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Symmetry stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 9% 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$39Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
70.87 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Longest
70 mm (2.76 in)Shortest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Longest
173 mm (6.81 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Longest
106 mm (4.17 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.21 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Stainless Steel with Glass Reinforced Nylon inlay
Finish
Stonewashed
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Slipjoint
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Front Flipper
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Tip-up, reversible for right or left hand
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
EDCEveryday CarryRestricted Carry Areas
Not best for
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Unknown
Common praise
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Smooth IKBS ball bearing pivot for easy deploymentAmbidextrous reversible clipClassic slipjoint mechanismDurable stainless steel and GRN handleNice bead blast blade finish
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Blade thickness thinner than heavy duty knivesSlipjoint may not be preferred by those wanting locking knives
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