Comparison Console
CRKT Overland vs Kershaw Heist
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Heist stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% 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 Heist 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Heist stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 6% 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$55Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
79 g (2.79 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
81 mm (3.19 in)Longest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Shortest
193 mm (7.60 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
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon (GFN)
Finish
Stonewashed
Stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
DuraLock crossbar lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carry (EDC)Work projectsLightweight slicing
Not best for
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Heavy chopping tasksCorrosive environments without care
Common praise
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Thin blade stock for slicey grindSlim and lightweight constructionNo-flex handlesSmooth actionSolid ergonomicsGreat value for money
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Base of pocket clip can catch on pocket hem going in
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