Comparison Console
CRKT Padawan vs Kershaw Chive
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Chive stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 59% 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$80Cheapest
US$109.99Most expensive
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
48 g (1.69 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Longest
48 mm (1.89 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Longest
122 mm (4.80 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Longest
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.3 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
420HC stainless steel (also available in Damascus steel)
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
410 stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Bead-blasted finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Single-position steel pocket clip, tip-down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carrySmall utility cutting tasksPocket carry
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy chopping tasksTactical use requiring larger blade
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
Compact and lightweightDurable steel and handleQuick assisted openingReliable frame lockGreat for everyday carry
Common complaints
Unknown
Small blade limits use to light tasksNot intended for heavy duty cutting
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