Comparison Console
CRKT Padawan vs Kershaw Cannonball
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cannonball stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 12% 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$80
US$80
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
153 g (5.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
203 mm (7.99 in)Longest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Shortest
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.85 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
D2
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
BlackWash coating; Gray PVD coating on handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening via flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Reversible deep-carry pocket clip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carryWork tasksUsers with larger hands
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steelSmooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipperDurable stainless steel handle with premium overlaysSecure frame lock with thick lock barLow profile pocket clip for secure carry
Durability and toughnessExcellent edge retention on D2 bladeComfortable handle for larger handsReliable SpeedSafe assisted flipper openingReversible deep-carry pocket clip for convenience
Common complaints
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