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CRKT Padawan vs Kershaw Leek
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Padawan stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Leek stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% 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$125Most expensive
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Longest
76 mm (2.99 in)Shortest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Longest
178 mm (7.01 in)Shortest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.29 mm (0.09 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
Sandvik 14C28N stainless 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 or Cerakote finish depending on variant
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstud
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Reversible pocket clip for right, tip-up/down carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesWorkTactical use
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
Slim and lightweight designFast assisted opening mechanismDurable and sharp Sandvik 14C28N bladeComfortable contoured stainless steel handleReversible pocket clipSecure frame lock mechanism
Common complaints
Unknown
Tip-lock slider may be removed by some usersLimited blade thickness for heavy duty tasks
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