Comparison Console
CRKT Overland vs Kershaw Cryo II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Overland stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Overland stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II 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$66Cheapest
US$79Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Shortest
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
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
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewashed
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Opening method
Thumb Stud
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
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
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
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