Comparison Console
CRKT Overland vs Kershaw Brawler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Brawler stands out as the shortest option for blade length.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for blade length.
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$56Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
111 g (3.92 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Stonewashed
Black oxide coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Four-position pocket clip (tip-up/down, right/left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carryTactical usePiercing tasksUtility and multipurpose use
Not best for
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Long, clean slicing tasksExtensive slicing requiring smooth blade curve
Common praise
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Solid build for the priceStrong and reliable liner lockSpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper is snappy and satisfyingComfortable and textured glass-filled nylon handleFour-position adjustable clip offers ambidextrous carryStrong and durable tanto point, excellent for piercingDurable black oxide blade finish
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Tanto blade shape limits long, smooth slicing utilityBlade edge out of box is usable but requires sharpening for optimal bevelClosure on assisted opening can be awkward due to spring tensionBlade finish shows wear quickly under heavy useSome minor blade play may develop over time
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