Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Misdirect
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Misdirect stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 21% 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$46.99Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
74 mm (2.91 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
173 mm (6.81 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
4Cr13 stainless steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
BlackWash finish over black oxide coating (blade), bead-blasted matte finish (handle)
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper tab
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Pocket clip, right or left hand tip-up and right hand tip-down
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carryPackage openingQuick deployment
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
Durable blade steel with good edge retentionAssisted opening is quick and reliableComfortable stainless steel handleVersatile pocket clip with multiple mounting optionsFrame lock provides secure blade locking
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
Weight may be slightly high for ultra-light EDC usersBlade size/moderate for some users looking for smaller or larger knives
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