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CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Injection 3.5
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Injection 3.5 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 46% 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$59.99Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
124.74 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
203.2 mm (8.00 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
114.3 mm (4.50 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3.05 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Bead Blast
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Thumb Stud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Reversible steel pocket clip, tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday Carry (EDC)General utility tasksAmbidextrous use
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
High performance 8Cr13MoV blade steel offers good edge retentionSmooth manual thumb stud opening and secure liner lockReversible pocket clip for left or right-hand carryWell-textured G-10 handle for secure gripAesthetic custom details from designer Todd Rexford
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
Not assisted opening, manual only
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