CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Outcome stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
CRKT Padawan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
CRKT Padawan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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.
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Flipper
Assisted Opening
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣EDC▣General utility
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣General Work Tasks▣Light Outdoor Use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
✓Excellent edge retention of 14C28N steel✓Smooth and fast blade deployment via IKBS ball bearing pivot and flipper✓Durable stainless steel handle with premium overlays✓Secure frame lock with thick lock bar✓Low profile pocket clip for secure carry
✓Reliable assisted opening mechanism✓Robust and durable design✓Good balance of size and weight for EDC✓Reversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry