Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Outlier
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Pilar stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Outlier stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 8% 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$64.99Most expensive
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Heaviest
102 g (3.60 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
61 mm (2.40 in)Shortest
66 mm (2.60 in)Longest
Overall length
150 mm (5.91 in)Shortest
178 mm (7.01 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.7 mm (0.11 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Glass-filled nylon
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
BlackWash black-oxide coating
Lock type
Frame lock
Liner Lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
Assisted opening with flipper and thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Reversible deep-carry pocketclip (right/left, tip-up)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Tactical useEveryday carryUtility tasks like cutting rope and opening packages
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
Ergonomic design with multiple grip options including a finger ringQuick, smooth assisted openingGood edge retention and corrosion resistance of 8Cr13MoV steelVersatile reversible pocket clipCompact and durable for everyday 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
None explicitly mentioned in sources
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