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CRKT Padawan vs WE Knife Deacon
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Padawan stands out as the shortest option for overall length.
WE Knife Deacon stands out as the longest option for overall length.
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
Unknown
Weight
87.88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
76.4 mm (3.01 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
180.98 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
105.26 mm (4.14 in)Longest
104 mm (4.09 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
14C28N
Böhler M390
Handle material
Stainless Steel with G10, Carbon Fiber, or Micarta overlays
Carbon fiber, titanium
Finish
Stonewash or Brush Finish, varies by variant
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Flipper
Flipper
Clip type
Pocket clip, right hand only, tip up
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGeneral utility
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
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
High quality materials and constructionExcellent edge retention due to M390 steelGood ergonomics and balanceLightweight for its size (77 grams)
Common complaints
Unknown
No left-handed pocket clip optionRight-handed onlyNot UK carry friendly
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