Comparison Console
CRKT Padawan vs Kershaw Filter
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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Filter stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 63% 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 Filter 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Filter 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$80Most expensive
US$41.99Cheapest
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
143 g (5.04 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
197 mm (7.76 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
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
4Cr14 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Stainless steel
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Black-Oxide BlackWash coating on blade and handle
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Single-position deep-carry pocketclip, right side, tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carryWork
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
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
Well-balanced and solid frame lock actionComfortable stainless steel handle with smooth contouringProtective BlackWash coating hides wear and resists scratchesFast and easy one-handed assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Common complaints
Unknown
None clearly documented in provided sources
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