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CRKT Overland vs Kershaw Injection 3.0
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Injection 3.0 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 Injection 3.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.0 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$54.95Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
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
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Stonewashed
Bead blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Reversible tip-up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carryGeneral everyday tasks
Not best for
Kitchen use as a primary chef's knifeTasks requiring repositionable clip
Heavy duty useSerious work due to small blade size
Common praise
Solid build quality for priceSharp precision blade profileComfortable grip with G10 handleEffective frame lockOrange anodized accents add style
Good build quality for priceErgonomic and secure gripSmooth deployment and lockupReversible pocket clip for ambidextrous carryAttractive custom-style details
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Blade finish prone to rustOpening and closing action can be stiff initiallyHandle may feel small for large handsNot suitable for very heavy duty tasks
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