Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Outcome
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outcome stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 16% 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$62.99Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
96.39 g (3.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
71 mm (2.80 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
170 mm (6.69 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV
Handle material
Stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Assisted Opening
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 Carry (EDC)General Work TasksLight Outdoor Use
Not best for
Lightweight carryLeft-hand carry
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Common praise
Excellent ergonomics due to finger choilRobust frame lock strengthEasy to sharpen blade steelClassic minimalist designSolid and sturdy feel despite compact size
Reliable assisted opening mechanismRobust and durable designGood balance of size and weight for EDCReversible deep-carry pocket clip allows ambidextrous carry
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
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