Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Highball XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Highball XL stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 38% 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$58Cheapest
US$91.99Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
84 mm (3.31 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)
Unknown
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
D2 Tool Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Bead-blasted, matte finish
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Manual with nail nick and KVT ball bearing system
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Deep Carry Reversible Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Smooth opening and closing action with KVT ball bearingsComfortable stainless steel handle contoured for larger handsGood edge retention and wear resistance with D2 steel bladeReversible deep-carry clip for left or right carryBlue anodized accents provide appealing aesthetics
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
Some users may find it a bit large for small handsNo assisted opening mechanism
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