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CRKT Overland vs Kershaw Volt II
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Volt II 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.
Kershaw Volt II stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Overland stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 13% 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 Volt 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$66Most expensive
US$62.99Cheapest
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
93.6 g (3.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.12 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
187.33 mm (7.38 in)Longest
180 mm (7.09 in)Shortest
Closed length
110.67 mm (4.36 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.95 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
G10 and stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Stonewashed
Bead-blasted finish (standard blade) or black-oxide coating (black variant)
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Removable stainless steel clip (tip-up carry)
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up right or tip-down left)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHikingPrecision cutting tasksFood preparation on cutting boards
Everyday carryOutdoor useTacticalWork tasks
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
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionLightweight and strong handleFast, easy assisted openingVersatile reversible clipSecure locking liner
Common complaints
Initially stiff opening requiring pivot adjustmentNon-repositionable clip limits carry options
Discontinued statusVariations in retail pricingManufactured in China
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