Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs CRKT Squid
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Squid stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Squid stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 3% 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$58Most expensive
US$43Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
99.22 g (3.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Longest
55 mm (2.17 in)Shortest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr14MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Black stonewash
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Deep Carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carryGeneral utilityEDC
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Heavy cutting tasksLarger hand users
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Compact sizeDurable constructionEasy maintenance blade steelDeep carry pocket clip for secure carryAffordable price
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for its size at 4.2 ounces (119 g)8Cr13MoV is a budget steel requiring frequent sharpeningPocket clip is not left-hand friendlyTeflon washers can be tricky to tune
Small size may be cramped for larger handsDifficult to open with one handHeavier than expected for its size
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