Comparison Console
CRKT Pilar vs Kershaw Scrambler
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Pilar stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Scrambler stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 25% 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 Scrambler 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$58Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
147.4 g (5.20 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
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
Closed length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
111.1 mm (4.37 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
Textured G-10 front with steel bolster, 410 steel back
Finish
Satin finish (standard model), stonewash (Pilar Large)
Blade with titanium carbo-nitride coating, handles have titanium carbo-nitride coated bolster and back scale
Lock type
Frame lock
Frame lock
Opening method
Thumb slot / Vox hole flipper
SpeedSafe assisted opening with ambidextrous flipper
Clip type
Reversible pocket clip (tip-up or tip-down, right-hand)
Reversible steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUtility tasksUrban EDCWorkhorse cutter
Everyday carryGeneral useSlice tasks
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 and fast assisted openingGood edge retention for the steel typeComfortable handle with good gripAmbidextrous carrying options with reversible pocket clip
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 is moderate for some usersBlade steel is adequate but not premiumLimited availability due to status discontinued in some listings
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